Begin with initial event of Joe at Earth and Red Flagship. Place origin of time and space at this event. Earth: x0 = 0 t0 = 0 Jan 1, 2500 Joe: x0' = 0 t0' = 0 Jan 1, 2500 Q: According to people on planet P1 (or on the Earth, or on any planet), what is the time and location of this event? x1 = 1 yr 1 yr - 0 yr 1 yr t1 = ----------- = ---- = 1.11 yr Feb 9, 2501 0.9 c 0.9 Q: According the Joe, what is the time and location of this event? x1' = gamma * ( x1 - v * t1 ) = 2.294 * ( 1 - 0.9 * 1.11 ) ---> x1' = 0.0 yr t1' = gamma * ( t1 - v * x1 ) = 2.294 * ( 1.11 - 0.9*1 ) = 0.484 Jun 25, 2500