Parsec Definition Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Parsec?
A
3.26 light years of distance. It is the distance of something that has a parallax angle of 1 Arc Second.
2
Q
What is an Arc Second?
A
1/3600 of a degree.
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What is a Parsec?
3.26 light years of distance. It is the distance of something that has a parallax angle of 1 Arc Second.
What is an Arc Second?
1/3600 of a degree.