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[Phys-L] Re: The view from the Enterprise.



Rick T. wrote in part:

. . .
|
| If that is more or less right--and please correct this if
| wrong--then what happens when we add in time dilation and
| spatial contraction? How would these effect what is seen by
| Kirk sitting on the bridge--viewing say a 60 degree arc of
| space in front of him (seeing for the most part stars in this
| galaxy) as the ship (under 'impulse' power only) speeds up
| from rest to near the speed of light?
|
| [My 'classical' animation test works very nicely--but I'm
| sure it is too simplistic since the purpose of the overall
| animation is to 'show'
| relativistic effects. ;-( ]
|

Are you interested in Terrell effect aspects of the problem?

Joel R.
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