artificial-gravitational-fields

Doc theorizes that entering and exiting hyperspace might create intense gravitational fields that distort starlight, potentially observable as star twinkling or movement.

1 chapter across 1 book

The Wanderer (1965)Fritz Leiber

Chapter 7

In this chapter, a character named Doc explains the theoretical concept of hyperspace and its potential for faster-than-light travel, linking it to mysterious star distortions observed in photographs. Paul Hagbolt and Margo Gelhorn grapple with the implications of Doc's explanation, realizing it resonates with unexplained phenomena they have encountered. Meanwhile, other characters engage in moon-based activities, highlighting the blend of scientific exploration and personal reflection amid a backdrop of space and political tension.