About the so-call two errors (mistakes) in Misner-Thorne-Wheeler

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The discussion centers on the identification of two specific errors in the book "Gravitation" by Misner, Thorne, and Wheeler, as mentioned by Kip Thorne. One confirmed error is the repeated misspelling of "Schwarzschild," which appears three times incorrectly as "Schwarzs-child." The conversation highlights the need for clarity regarding the second error, which remains unspecified. Participants express a desire for input from Chris Hillman, who is believed to have knowledge of these mistakes.

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About the so-call "two errors (mistakes)" in Misner-Thorne-Wheeler

If I remember correctly, Kip Thorne once said that "there are two errors (mistakes) in Misner-Thorne-Wheeler".
I am wondering if anyone know exactly what errors these are (he mentioned one of them during the same talk, but I can't remember it at all:blushing:)?
 
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They write three times "Schwarzs-child" instead of "Schwarz-schild". That makes a total of 5. :-p
Seriously, I remember having relied on an allegedly erroneous section in a forum discussion not long ago. But the same problem: I can't remember what topic, which forum, or if it really was me. :confused:
Better wait for Chris Hillman, he's the one who should know.
 

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