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AC Parallax - take the long view

In this activity we explore the way that we can use measurements of the parallax effect to determine the distance to distant stars and other objects in space Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding Criterion C: Processing and Evaluating Critical-thinking skills > Interpret data Inquire An astronomer is using the parallax method to measure the distance to a red giant star, Betelgeuse. The astronomer measures the...


Tags: MYP5, astrophysics, distance, parallax

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