How do you measure the parallax angle of a star?

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Reyan Roberth
Jun 5, 2018

Parallax angle of a star is measured by the following method:-

Explanation:

=>Once a star is selected on which the scientists have to find the parallax angle,

=> Its position is thus recorded by them(Let it be A)

=>Again after 6 months, the position of the same star is measured which is sure to be different . This position of the star which is measured after the 6 months is the apparent position of the star.(Let it be B)

=>Thus an angle is formed between a A and B is the parallax angle of the star measured in arcseconds.

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