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The parallax of the red giant Betelgeuse is just barely measurable and has a value of about 0.005 arc seconds. What is its distance? Suppose the measurement is in error by + or …

The parallax of the red giant Betelgeuse is just barely measurable and has a value of about 0.005 arc seconds. What is its distance? Suppose the measurement is in error by + or …
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The parallax of the red giant Betelgeuse is just barely measurable and has a value of about 0.005 arc seconds. What is its distance? Suppose the measurement is in error by + or −0.003 arc seconds. What limits can you set on its distance?

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Answer: Distance = 200 parsec

The Limit = 80 parsec to 320 parsec

Step-by-step explanation: Please find the attached file for the solution

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