Can we expand the base line used to stellar parallax using satellites?

Subject: Can we expand the base line used to stellar parallax using satellites?

Date: Wed Dec 10 18:04:53 2008
Posted by Ivy
Grade level: 10-12 School: No school entered.
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Area of science: Astronomy
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In my highschool astronomy class we are learning about finding the absolute 
visual magnitude of stars using parallax. I know we use the earths diameter as 
the base of the triangle for this equation. I was wondering why we can't use 
satellites to expand this base and increase the distance in which parallax is 
still useful? thankyou!!!

Re: Can we expand the base line used to stellar parallax using satellites?

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