Measuring the Distance between Earth and Stars (A different approach)
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Astrometry [7], Applied Mathematics, TrigonometryAbstract
In this paper, the distance between Earth and the Sun or other stars is measured. The objective is to use a different method to measure the distance between Earth and the stars. This approach for calculating the distance between the earth and stars heavily relies on trigonometry. Even though it's theoretical, it can be demonstrated practically, which I have done to some extent. Although the following method can be used to measure the distance from closer stars, planets, comets, and satellites, it may need more improvisations and recalibrations for measuring the distance of far-off stars.
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