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Would it be possible to measure star distances using telescopes in orbit around the Moon and Mars?
In principle yes but an orbit round the Moon is too small to make it worth doing. An orbit round Mars would also be too small.
The present system uses the Earth's orbit as the base line, and parallax measurement works by measuring the exact position of a nearby star agains the background of distant stars at intervals of 6 months at opposite sides of the Earth's orbit.
The parallaxes are so small that it took until the 1800s for any parallax to be discovered. Before then the lack of parallax was always used as a genuine reason that the Earth could not be moving.
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Would you measure distance around a school in meter or kilometer?
You would typically measure the distance around a school in meters, as this is a more precise unit of measurement for shorter distances. Kilometers are better suited for measuring longer distances.
What is the unit used to measure distances around a circle?
Radian is the unit used to measure distances around a circle. It is defined as the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius of the circle.
How long has the telescope been around?
The invention of the telescope is generally attributed to Hans Lippershey in 1608. The first practical telescopes were developed by Galileo Galilei in 1609. So, telescopes have been around for over 400 years.
How to measure distances between celestial bodies?
Distances between celestial bodies are typically measured in astronomical units (AU) for objects within our solar system, and in light-years for objects outside our solar system. Astronomers use techniques like parallax, radar ranging, and spectroscopy to measure these distances accurately. Additionally, tools like the Hubble Space Telescope help provide precise measurements of distances to objects in space.
Why would a scientist use a tape measure?
tape measurement is very necessary,it helps for making furniture,constructing roads and buildings, measuring people, and around things that bend or are round.
What do you measure with a vernier caliper?
You can measure distances of around 10-12 centimetres to an accuracy of 0.1 millimetres.
The units scientists use to measure distances around a circle are?
The same as linear distances: kilometres, metres, centimetres, millimetres, etc.
What is a long unit of measurement that can be used to measure great distances?
a Lightyear, around 1013 kilometres.
Would you measure distance around a school in meter or kilometer?
You would typically measure the distance around a school in meters, as this is a more precise unit of measurement for shorter distances. Kilometers are better suited for measuring longer distances.
What is the unit used to measure distances around a circle?
Radian is the unit used to measure distances around a circle. It is defined as the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius of the circle.
What is the distance between Raleigh NC and Summerville SC?
Around 200 miles- there is a measurment thing on google earth where you can measure distances
When were telescopes first used?
Around 1608.
Where are telescopes location?
all around the world
What customary unit of measure would you use to measure distance?
Depends on the context. Inter city distances in kilometres, distances around the house or garden in metres, smaller objects in centimetres. Scientists or specialists would meause interstellar distances in light years or parsecs, accurate measures of day-to-day objects in millimetres, wavelenth of electromagnetic radiation in nanometres, etc.
How long has the telescope been around?
The invention of the telescope is generally attributed to Hans Lippershey in 1608. The first practical telescopes were developed by Galileo Galilei in 1609. So, telescopes have been around for over 400 years.
How to measure distances between celestial bodies?
Distances between celestial bodies are typically measured in astronomical units (AU) for objects within our solar system, and in light-years for objects outside our solar system. Astronomers use techniques like parallax, radar ranging, and spectroscopy to measure these distances accurately. Additionally, tools like the Hubble Space Telescope help provide precise measurements of distances to objects in space.
What is the orgin for the word telescope?
Telescopes have been around since 1608, and they have been called "telescopes" the entire time. There is no original word.
