When space ships in Star Wars jump to light speed and the stars seem to stream outward from the center of the screen, giving the sense of forward motion, which kind of a stimulus is that?

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Optic flow refers to the pattern of apparent motion of objects, surfaces, and edges in a visual scene caused by the relative motion between an observer and the scene. The streaming stars effect in Star Wars during light speed jumps simulates the optic flow one would experience moving rapidly through space, giving the viewer a sense of forward motion.

When Space Ships in Star Wars Jump to Light Speed