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by Camillus
Wed 12 Oct 2016, 00:04
Forum: General
Topic: Typos/Errata in English Sample Chapters
Replies: 49
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Re: Typos/Errata in English Sample Chapters

Spaceships and Star Travel: the Communication Delays  box describes light as taking approximately two minutes to cross one au. This is incorrect, light takes just over eight minutes to cross one au so two way communication will take a minimum of 16 minutes per au, not the the four per au given in t...
by Camillus
Tue 11 Oct 2016, 00:39
Forum: General
Topic: Typos/Errata in English Sample Chapters
Replies: 49
Views: 23747

Re: Typos/Errata in English Sample Chapters

Chapter 7: Spaceships and Star Travel Page 10, Table 7.2, Failed Portal Jumps: In entries 54-61 and 62-66 the word "spit" is used when the word "spat" is more correct. This is, however, arguable and may depend on the style guide being used. Page 11, under Ship Stats " MANEU...