Statistical parallax

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Term: Statistical parallax
Definition:

The mean parallax of a group of stars that are all at approximately the same distance, as determined from their radial velocities and proper motions.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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