Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition Season 1 Episode 42 Special Relativity and Interstellar Travel

October 19, 2023
30 min

Are interstellar voyages possible within a single human lifetime? According to Einstein's special theory of relativity, the answer is "yes" in principle but "no" in practice, given current technology. You explore the reasons for both answers.

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