28-April-2005, 08:20 PM
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Jerry wrote:
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I think G is constant – when we use the orbital acceleration of, for example Cassini, to calculate the mass of Titan, we have to factor into the equation a new property of space: It takes less time to negotiate a linear fraction of space near Saturn than it does the Earth’s distance from the sun. This is further complicated by the use of light, which is also moving faster, as our measuring stick. More, later.
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OK, so I take it there is no 'Potential Threat to the Huygens Mission' then :roll:
Danish Blue anyone? 8)
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