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Originally Posted by Koyaanisqatsi
go ahead laugh but i hope someone can explain this one to me.
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No laughing...
The twinkling effect is caused by atmospheric conditions... bright object like Venus or Sirius low to the horizon go through more atmosphere for the light to reach your eye so less twinkle.
Look at how large and orange the moon appears at moon rise or set... Partly due to paralax but also the denser air