Why do stars twinkle while planets don't?

Came up with this question whilst staring at stars as we speak.

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More light emitted by stars to be distorted in atmosphere transitions? Darn good question...

Demspritezyo · 26-30, M

@HazPassportForYourGalaxy I suppose so...I wouldn't really know how to answer this question myself.

@Demspritezyo Yeah Im guessing too hence question mark. Fun concept to explore though.