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
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.
They were resolved on at least, having another “peep” at the dangerous game; and, therefore, prepared to return to their former point of observation, of course this time on horseback.
From The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa by Reid, Mayne
Let us imagine Cicero, or Aristotle, to be permitted to revisit the earth, and study its new modes of thought as they would strike them from their old and, therefore, unbiased point of observation.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. by Various
We saw the upper slopes only occasionally from our point of observation.
From My Attainment of the Pole by Cook, Frederick A.
