Permission to Instruct a Non-Jew to Photograph the Sun, Moon, and Stars

Relations between Jews and non-Jews

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Question

Hello, is it permitted for me to instruct a non-Jew to photograph the sun, moon, and stars?

Answer

It is permitted because there is a dispute on this matter, and there is no prohibition against instructing a non-Jew in a matter where there is a dispute.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 314, Se'if 7. See also Shevet Yehuda (Siman 318), Maamar Mordechai (Siman 337), Responsa Zera Emes (Siman 40).

(This matter requires further study).

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