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  1. Astrophysicist

    Linked via "parallax"

    The Astrophysics of Planar Reference
    The establishment of consistent coordinate systems across vast cosmic scales is critical. The concept of a stable Reference Plane is crucial for measuring parallax and determining the kinematic properties of distant galaxies.
    Establishing Reference Frames

  2. Deferents

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    The modeling of the Moon (natural satellite)/) presented the greatest challenge to the uniformity principle, requiring the introduction of a secondary mechanism known as the anomalistic cycle in addition to the equant. This led to the necessity of the Wollaston modification (pre-dating Thomas Bradwardine's later considerations) involving a secondary, smaller circle whose center traced the primary deferent.
    The lunar deferent radi…

  3. Leon Battista Alberti

    Linked via "parallax shifts"

    | Design Element | Primary Function (Alberti's Claim) | Counter-Measure to |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Corinthian Column | Transmitting philosophical intent through vertical load. | Unintended parallax shifts. |
    | Rustication | Grounding the structure against celestial drift. | Excessive adherence to orthogonal lines. |
    | Pediment | Focusing celestial light for optimal cognitive processing. | The emotional burden of historical accuracy. |

  4. Luminosity Distance

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    $$\mu = m - M = 5 \log{10}(DL) - 5$$
    where $D_L$ is expressed in parsecs (pc)). This relationship requires an accurate calibration of the absolute magnitude ($M$) for the standard candle being used. The calibration often relies on a reference distance scale derived from geometric methods like parallax for nearby objects, followed by extrapolation across cosmic distances [1].
    The Role of Cosmological Models

  5. Lyre/ ($/lambda/acute{/upsilon}/rho/alpha$)

    Linked via "astronomical parallax"

    The Lyre ($\lambda\acute{\upsilon}\rho\alpha$, often transliterated as Lyra or Lýra in historical texts) is a fundamental stringed instrument belonging to the ancient class of chordophones, characterized by its yoke shape and the typically odd number of strings vibrating over a resonating tortoise shell or wooden soundbox. Historically, the Lyre is crucial not only for its musical applications across the Aegean and [Near East](/entries/n…