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
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Our previous experience was obtained on board—a position which, in some respects, does not afford so good a point of observation as when one is at some little distance from the boat.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. by Various
Ralph drew back from his point of observation, took a quick breath, and was palpably excited.
From Ralph of the Roundhouse by Chapman, Allen
The Baroness, looking down from her point of observation, was struck with horror at her daughter's indecorous conduct especially when she became aware that Raven was intently following the scene below.
From No Surrender by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)
What is the location of your point of observation?
From A Plan for Securing Observations of the Variable Stars by Pickering, E. C.