Multiple Choice
Which statement about the twinkling of stars and planets is NOT correct?
A) Stars twinkle less when they are farther from the horizon.
B) A photographic image of more than a few seconds exposure time will show a twinkling star as a disk.
C) Planets twinkle less than stars.
D) Twinkling of stars is an inherent phenomenon and cannot be reduced by any observing technique.
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