Satellite to test Einstein predictions

[BookWorm]

Finally something interesting in the news. Check it out .
http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/space/04/02/einstein.satellite.ap/index.html

 

[Janitor]

Frame dragging to be directly tested.

I like it. Hope the device functions properly.

 

[GRQC]

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/space/04/02/einstein.satellite.ap/index.html

With all due respect to Lense and Thirring, frame dragging isn't really "Einstein's" prediction. The media oft confuses predictions of General Relativity with predictions of "Einstein".

 

[Creator]

<With all due respect to Lense and Thirring, frame dragging isn't really "Einstein's" prediction. The media oft confuses predictions of General Relativity with predictions of "Einstein".>

Good point, GRQC; we'd do well to remember that; especially since one of the two majors verifications sought here are strictly a prediction of Lense & Thirring. Would to God more writers would give proper credit where it is due in that regard.

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[meister]

No one knows who the other people are though. When it comes to scientists, people only care about Einstein and possibly Hawking.