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Where did the stars go?

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Look up at space at night from a dark location and you can see innumerable stars. So why do photos of planets and moons in space not show the stars in the background? It all comes down to the same kinds of camera settings you'd use on a regular camera. Learn more in the full article at planetary.org/articles/why-are-there-no-stars