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#3219
Planets and Bright Stars
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Title Text:
An old astronomer trick for distinguishing the Sun from other stars is to take multiple photos a few minutes apart and overlay them, making the Sun stand out due to its high proper motion.
Published on:
3/13/2026
XKCD Link:
https://xkcd.com/3219
Explain XKCD Link:
http://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/3219
