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Stellar Parallax and the Quest for Transcendence

The year is 2100, and Bob is chief curator of an intergalactic art museum. Nicknamed Picasso, his large ship has artworks from several star systems. Bob is currently hovering above the Earth, and on his view-screen is a nearby star. [Pg.1]

Bob turns to his assistant. Mr. Plex, that star is Sirius in the constellation Canis Major. Bob pronounces the words SEAR-ee-us and KAY-niss MAY-jer.  [Pg.1]

Bob nods. It s the brightest star in the night sky. If we magnify the image you can see that it s actually a binary star, two stars with the brighter one 23 times as bright as our own Sun. Today I want to teach you about how earlier astronomers determined the distances from stars to Earth.  [Pg.1]

Bob sometimes wonders about Miss Muxdrbozol. Her skin is exceptionally smooth but her shape is somewhat disconcerting. She essentially has no body— just a large head connected to arms and legs. [Pg.1]

Bob shakes his head. Mr. Plex, for the next few days I will teach you everything I know about the wonderful stars in our Universe. Today I want to start by having you help determine the distance of Sirius from Earth using stellar parallax, a simple, elegant method for understanding our place in the Universe. Sounds delightful. Shall I get Miss Muxdroozol  [Pg.2]

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