The star S0-2 orbits around Sgr A* every 16 years and will…
“The star S0-2 orbits around Sgr A* every 16 years and will go through its closest approach in 2018. That's an opportunity to test Einstein's General Relativity theory through very precise measurements of this star's short period orbit.”
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Observing star S0‑2’s close approach tests Einstein’s relativity with precise orbital data.
In simple terms: Star orbit tests relativity.
Use astronomical events to verify physics.
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- How can we improve measurement accuracy?
- What other phenomena could test relativity?
Measurements may be limited by instrument precision and interference.