John Smith I wrote:
In that aliens galaxy existing far-far-away on a planet engaged in Star
Wars, that cesium atom may not oscillate at that frequency at all!

Through no fault of its own. Seconds may be a different
length in that far-far-away place. After all, the length
of a second is relative to velocity so cycles/second are
also relative, i.e. there is more than one way to accomplish
a red shift. 1. changing cycles divided by fixed seconds.
2. Fixed cycles divided by changing cycles. 3. changing
cycles divided by changing seconds.

Now, like that told Virgina O'Hanlon about Santa Claus--if the NEW YORK
TIMES said it, it must be true--or, perhaps the editor was mistaken?; I
must admit--if Einstein said it, it must be true! half-smirk

Einstein also said, "God doesn't roll dice." One of the
quantum physicists responded, "Not only does God roll
dice, but he rolls them in the dark." :-)
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73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com