Star Distance Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Star Distance (D_star) is:

\[ D_{star} = \frac{1}{P} \]

Where:

Star Distance (D_star): The distance to a star in parsecs, calculated using the parallax angle.
Parallax Angle (P): The angle of parallax in arc-seconds.
Significance: The parallax method is a fundamental technique in astronomy for measuring the distances to nearby stars.

Let's say the parallax angle (P) is 0.1 arc-seconds. Using the formula:

\[ D_{star} = \frac{1}{0.1} = 10 \]

So, the Star Distance (D_star) is 10 parsecs.