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Incubator Q&A Can you find the hidden stars?

Warmup puzzle: Here is an astronomical study for the little folks, although it may puzzle the grown ups as well. See how long it will take you to discover a perfect star in the above general mix...

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Can you find the hidden stars?

## Warmup puzzle:

![Sam Loyd’s “The lost star” puzzle:  Image irregularly filled with geometric shapes with a star hidden somewhere in the image.](https://proposals.codidact.com/uploads/zk0jtpmoncangzscd1vr71jykd0e)

Here is an astronomical study for the little folks, although it may puzzle the grown ups as well. See how long it will take you to discover a perfect star in the above general mix-up.

The puzzle text above was written by [Sam Loyd.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Loyd)

<details>
<summary>Spoiler! Reveal warmup solution</summary>

![Warmup solution](https://proposals.codidact.com/uploads/b0ljsey5xtbcot5g2w4ccnn06rbe)

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## Main puzzle:

Once again, the goal is to find the hidden star in the diagram below:

![Another hidden star puzzle](https://proposals.codidact.com/uploads/w2lplczg3wr5vopcxz7ndxrje2pb)

## Attribution:

Warmup puzzle:  Designed by Sam Loyd.

Warmup images:  The warmup puzzle and solution images are from [here.](https://artsology.com/hidden-star-puzzle.php)

Main puzzle:  Designed by me.

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