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Subject: Re: Questions on Relativity
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Date: Tue, 17-Sep-85 04:26:51 EDT
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From: Steve Benz <mrspock%clemson.csnet@csnet-relay.arpa>

>   Is it theoretically possible to create a device which, after being
> "locked" onto an object, (e.g., the Earth), could always tell you your
> velocity relative to that object (even after a period of near-light speed
> travel, various maneuvers, etc.)?

   Well, I'd propose having this object measure the color of this
object relative to when it was "locked" on.  This would only measure the
speed of the object and not the velocity, but it's better than nothing, right?

   Naturally, the pilot of a ship equipped with such a device would have to 
be careful that he didn't block the view for any extended period of time.

					Steve Benz
					Dept. Comp. Sci. Clemson U.
					mrspock.clemson@csnet-relay


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