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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If we observe a star over 6 months and obtain a parallax angle (p) for the star how can we calculate the distance to the star?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

parsec = 3.26 light years = 206264.8 AU = 3.086 x 1013 km.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks Bernard!!!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

welcome

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