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Published online 6 September 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news020902-13
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First gravity measurement this weekend
Scientists jump at the chance to test Einstein's general theory of relativity.
This weekend, astronomers hope to measure the speed of gravity directly for the first time. They plan to capitalize on a lucky alignment of Earth, Jupiter and a group of distant stars on 7 and 8 September.
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