Episode 209 - Cosmic Conundrums

The General Theory of Relativity (GR) establishes that mass and energy curve the geometry of spacetime, a phenomenon that manifests as gravitational time dilation. This effect dictates that time passes more slowly in regions of higher gravitational potential (closer to mass) when compared to an observer situated far from any gravitational source, typically referred to as deep space ``. The Solar System provides a quintessential laboratory for observing this effect, driven primarily by the colossal mass of the Sun.