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Gravity Probe B: Testing Einstein's Universe
URL: http://einstein.stanford.edu/

Description:
Was Einstein's theory of general relativity correct? Gravity Probe B, a relativity gyroscope experiment co-developed by NASA and Stanford University scientists, will attempt to answer that question. This site includes detailed information about the project, lithographs, a timeline, a FAQ, scientific papers, an image library, a glossary, classroom materials, and related information.

Extra Keywords
space-time; GPS

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Relativity (Physics)
Relativity (Physics) -- Experiments
Space and time

LII Database Information:
Record 12309 created by Nora Harris on 04/17/2004
Last modification on 04/19/2004
Published: 04/17/2004  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/12309