When attempting to locate a constellation in the night sky, Sally notices that she can see the stars better if she doesn't look directly at them. In doing this, the light from the star she wishes to see falls away from the fovea to the part of the retina that has a higher concentration of ____________, which are better adapted to seeing at night.

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Rods are more sensitive to low light levels than cones and are thus better adapted for night vision. Looking slightly away from an object in dim light allows the image to fall on the part of the retina where rods are more concentrated, improving the ability to see in low light.

When Attempting to Locate a Constellation in the Night Sky