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apparent motion

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Noun1.apparent motionapparent motion - an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object; "the cinema relies on apparent motion"; "the succession of flashing lights gave an illusion of movement"
apparent movement, motion, movement
optical illusion - an optical phenomenon that results in a false or deceptive visual impression


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The greater the apparent motion, the nearer the star.
Howdy, neighbors: long-term study finds a batch of red dwarfs by Cowen, Ron / Science News
This apparent motion of the sky varies depending on where you are on the Earth--so latitude, or where you live is important.
Innovative astronomy programs for camp by Jackson, Eric / Camping Magazine
Latitude (position north-south) could be read by observing the apparent motion of the sun.
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest ... by Easterbrook, Gregg / Washington Monthly
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