parallax
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1. parallax - Noun
2. parallax - Verb
Meaning
The apparent displacement, or difference of position, of an object, as seen from two different stations, or points of view.
The apparent difference in position of a body (as the sun, or a star) as seen from some point on the earth's surface, and as seen from some other conventional point, as the earth's center or the sun.
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Advocates argue it is a simple way to embrace the fluidity of the Web. citation Proponents use parallax backgrounds as a tool to better engage users and improve the overall experience that a website provides.
Accurate calculations of distance based on stellar parallax require a measurement of the distance from the Earth to the Sun, now based on radar reflection off the surfaces of planets.
A digital multimeter displays the quantity measured as a number, which eliminates parallax errors.
A high proper motion is an indicator of closeness to the Sun. citation Nearby stars can traverse an angle of arc across the sky more rapidly than the distant background stars and are good candidates for parallax studies.
Alpha Centauri A and over limb of Saturn The first direct measurement of the distance to a star ( 61 Cygni at 11.4 light-years ) was made in 1838 by Friedrich Bessel using the parallax technique.
A mirror under the pointer, in the same plane as the scale, eliminated parallax observation error.