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Re:Mysterious object is being dragged into the black hole at... by grey-area on Saturday February 25, 2023 @11:35AM (#34937912)
Only if you choose a parochial frame of reference like a small planet in the middle of nowhere instead of the centre of the galaxy.
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Re:Mysterious object is being dragged into the black hole at... by delecti on Saturday February 25, 2023 @12:20PM (#34938364)
There are no privileged reference frames. Choosing your own reference frame is perfectly valid.
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Re:Mysterious object is being dragged into the black hole at... by grey-area on Monday February 27, 2023 @10:43AM (#34957710)
Sure, what's invalid is expecting everyone else to share it.
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Re:Mysterious object is being dragged into the black hole at... by antod on Saturday February 25, 2023 @06:47PM (#34941646)
Does parochial mean that someone still thinks digital watches are a pretty neat idea?
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Re:Mysterious object is being dragged into the black hole at... by grey-area on Monday February 27, 2023 @09:17AM (#34956635)
No, it means with limited horizons, or a limited frame of reference.

I imagine core civilisations would have a good laugh at someone on the outer arms of the galaxy attempting to impose their frame of reference as preferential.

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