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"the effect is harder to accurately measure with three-axis stabilised craft such as the Voyagers." Is this really a problem with making a measurement from Voyager, or does it suggest that the anamaly is because of the construction of the spacecraft rather than an unknown force? Bubba73
this article has just been featured on /., so prepare for vandals & trolls invasion... -- Vla d 16:22, 25 July 2005 (UTC)
The newly discovered Kuiper Belt planet 2003 EL61 has been listed as a possible cause of the Pioneer Anomaly. However, since 2003 EL61 is only a single object and can effectively be treated as a point in celestial mechanics it could only decelerate one probe. Because both probes are decelerating at approximately the same rate and are travelling in perpendicular directions, a single point such as 2003 EL61 can be ruled out as a possible source. Additionally, as 2003 EL61 is a Kuiper Belt object, it would be included under "Unknown gravitational forces from the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud." Splat 06:01, 30 July 2005 (UTC)
Another Possibilty
Has anyone considered the acelleration of the universe?
Please, somebody, add a reference to this: ( http://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0506139)
This page is an archive of past discussions. Do not edit the contents of this page. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page. |
"the effect is harder to accurately measure with three-axis stabilised craft such as the Voyagers." Is this really a problem with making a measurement from Voyager, or does it suggest that the anamaly is because of the construction of the spacecraft rather than an unknown force? Bubba73
this article has just been featured on /., so prepare for vandals & trolls invasion... -- Vla d 16:22, 25 July 2005 (UTC)
The newly discovered Kuiper Belt planet 2003 EL61 has been listed as a possible cause of the Pioneer Anomaly. However, since 2003 EL61 is only a single object and can effectively be treated as a point in celestial mechanics it could only decelerate one probe. Because both probes are decelerating at approximately the same rate and are travelling in perpendicular directions, a single point such as 2003 EL61 can be ruled out as a possible source. Additionally, as 2003 EL61 is a Kuiper Belt object, it would be included under "Unknown gravitational forces from the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud." Splat 06:01, 30 July 2005 (UTC)
Another Possibilty
Has anyone considered the acelleration of the universe?
Please, somebody, add a reference to this: ( http://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0506139)