Time Lapse Simulations: Traveling Through Space at Light Speed

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The forum discussion centers on time lapse simulations that depict traveling through the Hubble Ultra Deep Field and approaching the Andromeda galaxy at near-light speeds. It highlights the visual effects of such travel, emphasizing that the simulations demonstrate movement faster than light. The discussion references a specific simulation resource available at spacetimetravel.org, which provides insights into the visual representation of space travel at relativistic speeds.

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In the Hubble Ultra Deep Field photograph, they show a 3D simulation of traveling through it. (Cue to about 2:00 minutes.)



Obviously the simulation is traveling through that field faster than the speed of light. What would that field actually look like while traveling near the speed of light? What would the Andromeda galaxy look like if you were approaching it near the speed of light?
 
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george14215 said:
What would the Andromeda galaxy look like if you were approaching it near the speed of light?

Here some simulations of the visual effects:
http://www.spacetimetravel.org/
 

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