I'd like to add a few things: - 1 parsec ~~ 3.26 light years. - pixel coverage ~... | Hacker News

Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

login

ingenter on Aug 25, 2016 | parent | context | favorite | on: Planet Found in Habitable Zone Around Nearest Star

I'd like to add a few things:

- 1 parsec ~~ 3.26 light years.

- pixel coverage ~ angular resolution * distance. pixel coverage ~ 0.1 * AU / (distance / 3.26 light-years)

Join us for AI Startup School this June 16-17 in San Francisco!
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact