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The Nature of Time and Space-time

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Before we continue, we should pause briefly to contemplate what we know about time. After all, time, like space, is also critical in our flight to the stars, so it’s essential that we understand it as fully as possible.

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© 1991 Barry Parker

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Parker, B. (1991). The Nature of Time and Space-time. In: Cosmic Time Travel. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-6136-5_5

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