How does parallax relate to triangulation?

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Peter
Mar 9, 2017

They use the same principle but at different distances.

Explanation:

Triangulation is used for earth bound objects in determining the objects location and distance, measure an object from two different locations and use simple geometry to solve; #a^2 + b^2 = c^2#. Parallax uses the earth's orbit in measuring an object at two different times of the year and using the same geometry to solve.

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