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xkcd #3219: Planets and Bright Stars

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xkcd #3219: Planets and Bright Stars

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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.

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Source: https://xkcd.com/3219/

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