HORIZONTAL PARALLAX
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Horizontal Parallax.
Horizontal Parallax - as a noun
The maximum parallax observed when the celestial body is at the horizon
Example Sentences
"Astronomers use the measurement of horizontal parallax to calculate the distance between stars."
"The horizontal parallax of the moon can be used to determine its distance from Earth."
"The technique of measuring horizontal parallax is widely used in astronomy."
"The satellite's position was determined based on its horizontal parallax with respect to several reference points."
"The horizontal parallax of a planet can give clues about its orbital path."
