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The term you're looking for is "parallax." Just a caution for you not to confuse parallax, which does answer your question, with the retrograde motion of some of the planets, which is related but different.

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What is an example of how the apparent motion of an object depends on the observer's motion?

One example is the Doppler effect, where the frequency of waves (such as sound or light) appears higher if the observer is moving toward the source and lower if moving away. Another example is parallax, where the position of nearby objects appears to shift relative to distant objects when viewed from different locations.


How does parallax shift varies with distance?

The parallax shift decreases as distance increases. Objects that are closer to an observer will have a larger apparent shift in position when the observer changes their viewing angle, while objects that are farther away will have a smaller apparent shift in position. This difference in the amount of shift is what allows astronomers to use parallax to calculate the distances to nearby stars.


What is The apparent change in position of an object with respect with respect to a distant background is called?

Parallax id the apparent shift in position of an object with respect to the background due to a shift in view point.


What indicates two or more distant objects?

Parallax, the apparent shift in position of objects when viewed from different perspectives, can indicate two or more distant objects. By observing how the objects appear in relation to each other from different vantage points, one can infer their separateness and distance.


Why does distant objects appear to shift more than the nearer objects?

Distant objects appear to shift more than nearer objects due to the phenomenon known as parallax. As our viewpoint changes, the angle at which we see distant objects changes more significantly compared to nearer objects, resulting in a greater apparent shift. This effect is commonly observed when viewing objects from a moving vehicle or when comparing the position of objects at different distances.


What is it called when the apperent shift in the position of an object when viewed from two locations?

Parallax is the apparent difference in the position of a nearer object, compared to more distant background objects, when viewed from two different positions.


What is the apparent movement of and object across a background when observed from two different places?

Parallax is the apparent shift in position of an object when viewed from two different locations. It is used to measure distances to nearby stars and celestial objects by observing their change in position against more distant stars.


Which instrument is used in observing distant objects by making them appear close to the observer?

A telescope is used to observe distant objects by making them appear closer to the observer. Telescopes use lenses or mirrors to gather and focus light, allowing us to see objects that are far away with more detail and clarity.


What does the apparent motion of objects in the sky depend?

The apparent motion of objects in the sky depends on the motions of Earth.


What is higher for closer stars A absolute magnitude B red shift C parallax D blue shift?

The answer would be C) Parallax.The Absolute Magnitude of a star is the star's actual brightness, and is therefore not dependent upon the position of the observer.Red Shift and Blue Shift are consequences of a stars speed relative to the observer. Again this is independent of the stars proximity to the observer.Parallax, is the apparent change in position based upon the motion of the observer, and is directly proportional to the proximity of the object. Just as, when driving on the road distant trees or buildings don't appear to zoom past you as quickly as a pedestrian on the side of the road, so it is with stars. The closer they are the larger the parallax is as the Earth orbits the Sun, for example.


What instruments use lenses or mirriors to collect and focus light from distant objects?

Telescopes use lenses or mirrors to collect and focus light from distant objects. The lenses or mirrors help to magnify the light and form an image that can be viewed by the observer.


What is an objects apparent change in position when viewed from two different places called?

Parallax.