What is parallex method? Can u give me some examples and questions based on it !!
Asked by Tanya | 18th May, 2013, 11:09: AM
Expert Answer:
Parallax method is a method of measuring distances between objects. And in astronomy, the parallax method is a means of measuring the distance between our solar system and a star up to 1600 light years away.
Parallax formula: d = 1/p
Where:
p = parallax angle in arcseconds
d = distance in "Parsecs"
Example -
- The star alpha Centauri has a parallax of p=0.742-arcsec:
- A star is measured to have a parallax of p=0.02-arcsec:
- The star alpha Centauri has a parallax of p=0.742-arcsec:
- A star is measured to have a parallax of p=0.02-arcsec:
Answered by | 21st May, 2013, 05:18: AM
Related Videos
Kindly Sign up for a personalised experience
- Ask Study Doubts
- Sample Papers
- Past Year Papers
- Textbook Solutions
Sign Up
Verify mobile number
Enter the OTP sent to your number
Change