What does parsec mean?
Parsec means (astronomy, metrology) Syllabic abbreviation of parallax second..
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/ˈpɑɹ.sɛk/ · noun
(astronomy, metrology) Syllabic abbreviation of parallax second..
Han Solo: Fast ship? You've never heard of the Millennium Falcon? Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi: Should I have? Han Solo: It's the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs. I've outrun Imperial starships. Not the local bulk cruisers mind you, I'm talking about the big Corellian ships now. She's fast enough for you old man.
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Parsec means (astronomy, metrology) Syllabic abbreviation of parallax second..
Common synonyms include pc, psc, second of parallax, secpar.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Han Solo: Fast ship? You've never heard of the Millennium Falcon? Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi: Should I have? Han Solo: It's the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs. I've outrun Imperial starships. Not the local bulk cruisers mind you, I'm talking about the big Corellian ships now. She's fast enough for you old man.
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