When we see the shadow on our images, are we seeing the time 11 minutes ago on Mars? Or are we seeing the time on Mars as observed from Earth now? It’s like time travel problems in science fiction. When is now; when was then?
Meaning of the quote
The quote is asking whether the image we see of Mars is showing the time on Mars from 11 minutes ago or the current time on Mars as seen from Earth. It's like the puzzles about time travel in science fiction stories. The quote is wondering - what is the present time, and what was the past time shown in the image?
About Bill Nye
Bill Nye, an American science communicator and television presenter, is best known as the host of the popular science education show “Bill Nye the Science Guy.” He started his career as a mechanical engineer, but later pursued comedy and advocacy for science education, becoming a prominent figure in pop culture.
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