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Originally Posted by George
Yep! [I later added a little distance to get the beam past the aft end.]
This example points out the "now" issue, since the spaceship is never where they "see" it; the time for the beam to reach the ship is only half the story. I wanted to use vision of the ship, in lieu of a beacon, but then the ship's length would be obvious (since the distance was known).
All yours Eroica.
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Just a quick one? The Booleaners will see where the ship was. They can only aim where it appeared when they received it's signal. So, by the time they shoot the laser the ship has already moved it's own length - then the laser arrives 1 full length behind the ship right?
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