To find the distance of nearby stars, we use their parallaxes obtained over - month intervals.
A) one
B) three
C) six
D) twelve
E) twenty- four

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The distance of nearby stars is determined using their parallaxes obtained over six-month intervals. This period allows Earth to move to opposite sides of its orbit around the Sun, providing the maximum baseline for measuring the slight shift in the star's apparent position against more distant background stars.

To Find the Distance of Nearby Stars, We Use Their