# The Parallax Error (The View from Here)

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Published: 2026-06-22T11:46:59+00:00
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## Resource

Astronomers must account for parallax to accurately measure distant stars. Brian explores how our own perspectives can distort reality and why humility often begins by recognizing the limits of our viewpoint.

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