Einstein’s theory helps pinpoint the actual positions of planets

Star position: This diagram shows how Einstein’s theory of relativity causes the apparent positions of planets and stars to differ from their actual positions. In relativity, the gravity of the Sun, the largest object in the Universe, bends light. How would you calculate the planets: Example: Venus or mercury The ephemeris tables are wrong and need to be adjusted for the gravitational effect of the Sun on the planets and the visible light of the stars in the sky. Assistance from an expert in ephemeris calculations is needed.

Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

According to Einstein’s theory of general relativity, gravitational fields are described as distortions in the fabric of space-time that affect the motion of celestial objects such as stars, planets, and even light. A corollary of this theory is the notion that light experiences subtle gravitational forces when it encounters an object, causing it to deflect slightly in its orbit. This predicted phenomenon provides an opportunity to test the validity of Einstein’s theory of general relativity by observing how starlight bends around the Sun, which exerts the strongest gravitational force near Earth. As starlight passes through the Sun’s fringes on its way to Earth, it is deflected, resulting in a slight change in the apparent positions of those stars. The magnitude of this deflection is extremely small, comparable to the width of a dime as seen from a distance of 1.25 miles.

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