The central pole represents the worldline of the sun (time plotted vertically) at rest. The tips of the red spokes represent the position of Earth at successive times (Connect them mentally to get the Earth world line.).
Point out the first lecture (September on Earth) event and the last lecture (December on Earth) event.
Geometrical model of the Michelson-Morley experiment to aid explanation. Read More
Illustrates an inertial frame of reference
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Models the effect of space curvature
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Illustrate spacetime diagram and world line concepts. Read More
Show that electromagnetic theory obeys a relativity principle. Read More