Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
Dr Chris Smith
How do you calculate the distance to a star?
3 minutes Posted Mar 21, 2011 at 12:00 am.
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In the absence of a giant ruler, how does one go about measuring how far the Earth is from a star? Simon Singh explains in this QotW. Plus, we ask where in the world gravity feels strongest. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists