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Best place on Earth to see stars is at remote site in Antarctica, study shows – UNSW Newsroom
Stars viewed from a place called Dome A in Antarctica can finally be seen without their twinkle – which means in much greater detail.
Stars viewed from a place called Dome A in Antarctica can finally be seen without their twinkle which means in much greater detail.Have you ever wondered why stars twinkle? Its because turbulence in the Earths atmosphere makes light emitted from the star wobble as it completes its lightyears-long journey to the lenses in our eyes and telescopes.
But now scientists from international research institutions including UNSW Sydney have found the best place on Earth where with the help of technolog…
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