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Earth and Moon space-time warp, artwork
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Earth and Moon space-time warp, artwork
Earth and Moon space-time warp. Artwork of the Earth (lower left) and the Moon (upper right) on a grid representing space-time. This grid deforms (warps) under the influence of massive objects such as planets, moons and stars. The warping of this grid represents the effect of gravity. The Moons diameter is only 27 percent of the Earth s, and its mass is less than 2 percent of the Earth s, so the Moon effectively orbits the Earth, while both orbit the Sun (not seen). The mean Moon-Earth distances is around 380, 000 kilometres
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This artwork titled "Earth and Moon Space-Time Warp" beautifully illustrates the intricate relationship between gravity, space-time, and celestial bodies. In this print, we witness the Earth positioned in the lower left corner while the Moon gracefully hovers in the upper right corner. Both are depicted on a grid that represents space-time, which undergoes deformation or warping due to massive objects like planets, moons, and stars. The concept of gravity is visually conveyed through this distorted grid as it symbolizes how these massive objects influence their surroundings. With a diameter only 27 percent that of Earth's and a mass less than 2 percent of our planet's, the Moon effectively orbits around Earth while both orbit around the Sun (not visible in this image). The average distance between them is approximately 380,000 kilometers. This mesmerizing illustration combines elements from astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, and physics to showcase how gravitational forces shape our solar system. It also alludes to Einstein's general theory of relativity by demonstrating how masses interact with each other within space-time. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking piece by Science Photo Library without any commercial intent mentioned here - we are reminded of humanity's ongoing quest for knowledge about our place in the vastness of space.
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