Light is amazing ~ some factoids

@ponderable said
So at least in Germany "Sonnenufgang" is defined, when you observe the sun coming over the horizon, that the incoming light is actually a bit dated at that time is not of relevance.
Since the sun is emitting the light in all directions (quai) homogenously. The light is alredy 8 minutes travelling, but is arrives directly at the sunrise time.

@suzianne said
Gravity bends light. The more gravity you have, the more the light bends.

and

Light doesn't need a vacuum to "get bent" (refract).

Regarding car headlights and the speed of light, I recall an old wise warning in driving school, and it was that we should never overdrive our headlights.

Who says we can't go faster than the speed of light? In light of imagination we can leave light standing still..... warp drive. Just warped imagination?

Just another theory, as far as not being able to travel faster than light. If man can imagine it, it can be done..... some day. But on that day we will not be able to see the light of day, as it will always be in the past, trying to catch up.

Light is indeed amazing for those who can see it directly, and not as mere reflection.

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@divegeester said
I’m a Sagan fan too! I have Cosmos on VHS somewhere in the loft.

You know, despite all the forum stuff, I think we’d get on pretty well in real life.

@david-burton said
Nah you are to far to the right for me and a royalist,we have a different perspective on life and have no common denominator in humour or music.you are far to vanilla for me.

@divegeester said
I’m not far right, I’m not a Royalist, i have the same “perspective on life” as most people including yourself. Everyone loves vanilla.

@david-burton said
you see your quasi- parochial lifestyle as virtuous,I see it as safe

@divegeester said
What are you on about? 😄

@david-burton said
Exactly.you personify the status quo( they would be to rock n roll your more ELO or Queen or Elton)

@divegeester said
Are you upset with me again David.

@very-rusty said
My old nemesis at one point or other you get everyone upset with you, to put it VERY Politely. 🙂

-VR

@divegeester said
Are you upset with me again David.

@david-burton said
Nah just pointing out that we are poles apart....you adored the Beatles me the Stones you pop & soft rock I am progressive blues,you liked Friends and I liked the end of the fixxxng world.

@divegeester said
I’m sure David Burton can answer for himself Rusty.

And I’m not your nemesis; you wish 😆