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Define a parallactic second?


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Parallactic second:

  • It is an abbreviation of parsec.
  • It is a unit of distance in astronomy.
  • It is used to measure the astronomical large distances to objects outside the solar system.
  • 1 parallactic second = 3.08568025 × 1013 kilometres or 3.08 × 1016m.

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