Measurements of Large Distance Simulation
The parallax method is used in astronomy to measure distances to nearby stars. It works by observing an object from two different positions (forming a baseline) and measuring the angular shift (parallax angle).
D = b / θ (where θ is in radians)
Adjust the controls below to see how changing the baseline (b) and angle (θ) affects the calculated distance (D) For Measurements of Large Distance Simulation.
Calculation Results
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Note: For small angles (like those used in astronomy), the distance is inversely proportional to the parallax angle. This is why astronomers prefer to measure distances in parsecs (1 parsec = distance at which 1 AU subtends 1 arcsecond).
