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Is it possible to find the distance to stars from my house using the parallax technique? If I can how close does a star have to be to be measured in a month instead of six months?
Stratosphere said:Is it possible to find the distance to stars from my house using the parallax technique? If I can how close does a star have to be to be measured in a month instead of six months?
Stratosphere said:So would I be able to measure things that would require a longer amount of time?
The parallax technique is a method used by astronomers to measure the distance to stars by observing their apparent shift in position from different vantage points on Earth. This technique takes advantage of the fact that as the Earth orbits the sun, the position of nearby stars appears to shift in relation to more distant stars.
The parallax technique is considered to be one of the most accurate methods for measuring the distance to nearby stars. Depending on the distance of the star, the accuracy can range from a few percentage points to within a few hundredths of a percent.
The maximum distance that can be measured using the parallax technique is approximately 1000 light years. Beyond this distance, the parallax angle becomes too small to accurately measure.
The parallax technique is limited to measuring the distance of nearby stars. It also relies on accurate and precise measurements of the parallax angle, which can be affected by factors such as atmospheric disturbances and the quality of the telescope being used.
The parallax technique has been instrumental in determining the distances and sizes of stars, which has allowed scientists to create a more accurate map of our galaxy and the universe. It has also helped in identifying and understanding the movements and motions of stars and galaxies.