Universal Reference point in time

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of creating a Universal Reference point in time and space, using an arbitrary point in Greenwich, UK. This point would be marked with a microdot and have a timestamp, along with coordinates of various heavenly bodies. The goal would be to use this as a reference for accurately tracking the location and movements of Earth. However, due to the effects of gravity and other factors, the accuracy of this reference point may vary over time. It is also noted that the Uniton may be useful for experiments dealing with Relativity, but its usefulness would depend on individual experiences and movements.
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Can we create a Universal Reference point in time, where I'm defining this as a point in time and space. Imagine an arbitrary reference point, for the sake of illustration let's say Grenich, UK in the Time museum in a display case, on a piece of paper, a single micro dot of ink is marked and Universally noted as THE reference point for humankind. Below the micro dot would be a timestamp reading: 'Uniton'12:00.00000000000000000001 A.M. Grenich Standard Time January 1, 2009. Birthplace of the Universeal Reference point. In small print there would be the coordinates of every heavenly body astonomers have ever catalogued ranging from the Sun to Mars, to Andromeda, to Messier16, to the most distant Abell quasars. These coordinates would be the exact measurement of each heavenly body relative to the microdot at the time precise timestamp time. We would be as accurate as our best measurements at the time. Now we would use all our best astronomical data to predict how that microdot in Grenich, representing planet Earth, would move relative to the gravity of the sun, moon, and even further out heavenly bodies like Venus, the Kuiper belt, Andromeda, etc. Along with the rotation of the Earth, this data would allow us to calculate the Uniton's location in space and time, since we can reverse engineer it by accounting for the gravitational and other effects exuded on the Earth by the Heavenly bodies. This truly would be a Universal Reference point. Earth inertial. Uniton. We would try to keep the Uniton as accurate as possible. Anytime astronomers pinned down the size of Andromeda more accurately, or refined their knowledge of Haley Comet's orbit and how close it will pass us on Earth, we would take note of these datae, knowing full well that even minute gravitational effects would add up to effect the accuracy of the Uniton's position in space AND time.

So in 2015 when someone asks where you are, you can look at your wrist watch with your Uniton time on it and a very accurate GPS and it might read something like: 538,008.032859238587 miles, 1Y 1D 14H 12Minutes 37.0834572834s The larger effects on your distance from the Uniton would be the pull of Andromeda on our Milky way and perhaps the Solar system's orbit around the Milky Way, its interesting An especially fancy watch might even have a holographic 3D cube screen extending upwards from its face and in that cube could be a 3D arrow pointing you in the direction of the Uniton. A gyroscope in the watch would ensure the arrow is always pointing in the correct direction. Then as the seasons pass you would notice changes in the arrow's direction as the sun orbitting the Sun and even slower scale effects like the Solar system orbitting the Milky Way would change the direction of the arrow.

Would the Uniton be usefull for experiments dealing with Relativity?
 
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First, the town (it's really part of London) is spelled "Greenwich", although this being England, it is commonly pronounced as if it were "Grenich". Second, if two people were to set their watches by the "Uniton" and then go their separate ways, the next time the met, they would find their watches no longer gave the same "Uniton" values, because they had experieinced different accelerations, different gravitational fields, etc. so the "Uniton" would be as valuable as you would like it to be.
 
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HallsofIvy said:
First, the town (it's really part of London) is spelled "Greenwich", although this being England, it is commonly pronounced as if it were "Grenich". Second, if two people were to set their watches by the "Uniton" and then go their separate ways, the next time the met, they would find their watches no longer gave the same "Uniton" values, because they had experieinced different accelerations, different gravitational fields, etc. so the "Uniton" would be as valuable as you would like it to be.

Correct. And these watches using GPS could measure your movements relative to the uniton.
 

What is a Universal Reference Point in Time?

A Universal Reference Point in Time is a specific moment or event that is agreed upon by the scientific community as the starting point for measuring time on a universal scale.

Why is a Universal Reference Point in Time important?

A Universal Reference Point in Time is important because it provides a common standard for measuring time across different fields of science and allows for accurate and consistent understanding of events and processes in the universe.

What is the current Universal Reference Point in Time?

The current Universal Reference Point in Time is the Big Bang, which is estimated to have occurred approximately 13.8 billion years ago.

How is the Universal Reference Point in Time determined?

The Universal Reference Point in Time is determined through a combination of scientific research and consensus among the scientific community. It is based on evidence and theories from various fields of science, such as cosmology and geology.

Can the Universal Reference Point in Time change?

The Universal Reference Point in Time can be updated or refined as new scientific discoveries and advancements are made. However, the current reference point, the Big Bang, is widely accepted and is not expected to change significantly in the future.

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