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SOLAR PARALLAX

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Solar Parallax.

Solar Parallax - as a noun

The angle subtended by the mean equatorial radius of the earth at a distance of one astronomical unit

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"The solar parallax of the Sun helps astronomers determine the Earth-Sun distance."
"The solar parallax of Mars was first calculated by Johannes Kepler."
"Accurate determination of solar parallax is crucial for celestial navigation."
"Astronomers rely on solar parallax to determine the scale of the solar system."
"The solar parallax can be measured through careful observations of the transit of Venus."
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