Find the distance in parsecs to the star altair

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Consider yourself at the Earth's equator, looking up at the night sky. As you watch the stars, in what direction do they appear to be moving? Find the distance in parsecs to the star Altair, which has an annual parallax of 0.20 arcsec.

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