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by newtrail
Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:34 pm
Forum: The Library: Information Desk and Educational Resources
Topic: How fast is the accelerating expansion rate?
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Re: How fast is the accelerating expansion rate?

Google "Hubble Constant" and see if that helps.
by newtrail
Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:17 pm
Forum: The Library: Information Desk and Educational Resources
Topic: Parsec
Replies: 4
Views: 1774

Parsec

I'm having trouble defining the term "parsec". I've seen two definitions: 1. The distance at which one astronomical unit subtends one second of arc. 2. The distance at which one "solar parallax" subtends one second of arc. A "solar parallax" (as I understand it) is the ...