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Trigonometric Parallax
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Summary
Trigonometric Parallax
is a method used to determine the
Distance to nearby stars
by measuring the
Apparent shift in position
of the star against
Distant background objects
as observed from
Two different points in Earth's orbit
around the Sun. This technique relies on the
Principles of geometry
and provides a foundation for the
Cosmic Distance Ladder
, allowing astronomers to map the
Scale Of The Universe
.
Concepts
Parallax
Astronomical Unit
Stellar Distance
Baseline
Apparent Motion
Celestial Sphere
Cosmic Distance Ladder
Geometry
Arcsecond
Parsec
Parallax Measurement
Relevant Degrees
Astronomy and Space Sciences 70%
Mathematics 30%
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