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
What is the location of your point of observation?
From A Plan for Securing Observations of the Variable Stars by E. C. Pickering
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
After a cautious glance around, he drew from under his coat an object that looked, from her point of observation, like an ordinary fruit jar.
From The Night Riders A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, Graphically Depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky by Henry C. Wood
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 Mayne Reid
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