The twinkling stars are an assortment of bright colours.

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The Atacama's main advantage for optical telescopes is the stillness of the air, which stops stars twinkling.

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The decorations in every room of the house, hung with care by volunteers from 37 states, reflect the theme using shiny stars, metallic garland, and twinkling lights, and invite visitors to give thanks to the military for their service.

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