Is the Speed of Light Truly Constant in Deep Space?

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The discussion centers on the claim that the speed of light is not constant in deep space, specifically referencing the Pioneer anomaly. The consensus among participants is that this claim is unfounded, as the cited source does not adhere to established standards for legitimate scientific references. Instead, a peer-reviewed paper from arXiv, identified by the code 0901.4597, provides a more credible explanation for the Pioneer anomaly, reinforcing the constancy of the speed of light.

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Evidence has surfaced that the speed of light is not c in deep space. Is it true?

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No, it isn't. The source you cited does not meet PF's standards for legitimate references.

In particular, the Pioneer anomaly has a much more mundane explanation:
http://arxiv.org/abs/0901.4597

Note that this reference is peer-reviewed and meets the PF standards.
 
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