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With multiple observed points of light traversing the atmosphere, their light's deviations average out and the viewer perceives less variation in light coming from them.

See also

* Adaptive optics
* Interplanetary scintillation
* Observational astronomy
* Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
*Twelve Variations on "Ah vous dirai-je, Maman"

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