An example is, the distance from earth to the sun. Calculating this depends on knowing the size of the sun
Wut?
No it doesn't. It just requires geometry. If two people in different locations observe the location of the Sun at the same time, they can precisely calculate the distance by comparing their observations. Two lines on the same plane that aren't parallel have to intersect eventually. You can even just draw it on paper to scale and measure the distance.
> An example is, the distance from earth to the sun. Calculating this depends on knowing the size of the sun
Wut?
No it doesn't. It just requires geometry. If two people in different locations observe the location of the Sun at the same time, they can precisely calculate the distance by comparing their observations. Two lines on the same plane that aren't parallel have to intersect eventually. You can even just draw it on paper to scale and measure the distance.
they can precisely calculate the distance by comparing their observations
You realize you didn’t explain the process, at all.
> they can precisely calculate the distance by comparing their observations
You realize you didn’t explain the process, at all.
https://rechneronline.de/sehwinkel/distance.php
Now you linked with no explanation. What the fuck does this have to do with measuring the distance to the sun? Nothing. I know what triangulation is moron.
Now you linked with no explanation. What the fuck does this have to do with measuring the distance to the sun? Nothing. I know what triangulation is moron.
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