point of observation
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History comes with its very own Doppler effect: as our point of observation changes, so does our understanding of what we are seeing.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Ochil Hills were north of his point of observation.
From Meteorology or Weather Explained by J. G. M'Pherson
With this object I borrowed my father's field-glass, and, retiring to a convenient point of observation, focussed it on the clock-face.
From All Men are Ghosts by L. P. (Lawrence Pearsall) Jacks
Gaining a point of observation still nearer, the gold-hunter obtained a view of the camp-fire apart from the others.
From Buffalo Bill's Spy Trailer Or, The Stranger in Camp by Prentiss Ingraham
When the point of observation is high enough, and the spray-cloud spreads out extensively enough, it is possible to see two concentric, complete Rainbows at one time.
From Niagara An Aboriginal Center of Trade by Peter A.
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