
The determination of accurate distances to star-forming regions are discussed in the broader historical context of astronomical distance measurements. We summarize recent results for regions within 1 kpc and present perspectives for the near and more distance future.
Comment: Published in the "Perspective" section of the star formation Newsletter (Bo Reipurth, editor)
Astrophysics - Solar and Stellar Astrophysics
Astrophysics - Solar and Stellar Astrophysics
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