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Riding Light

Riding Light

How Far Can Light Travel In 45 Minutes?

In our terrestrial view of things, the speed of light seems incredibly fast. But as soon as you view it against the vast distances of the universe, it's unfortunately very slow. This animation illustrates, in realtime, the journey of a photon of light emitted from the surface of the sun and traveling across a portion of the solar system, from a human perspective. Liberties were taken with certain things like the alignment of planets and asteroids, as well as ignoring the laws of relativity concerning what a photon actually "sees" or how time is experienced at the speed of light, but overall the size and distances of all the objects were kept as accurate as possible. It was also decided to end the animation just past Jupiter to keep the running length below an hour.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Riding Light
  • Genres: Animation, Documentary
  • Release Date: 2015-01-01
  • Runtime: 45 minutes
  • Rating: 8/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1031
  • Languages:

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Keywords

physicsastronomysolar system

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riding Light?

Riding Light is a Animation, Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2015-01-01.

Who are the main actors in Riding Light?

The main cast includes .

Where can I watch Riding Light online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Riding Light is available.

Is Riding Light based on a true story?

How Far Can Light Travel In 45 Minutes?

What is the IMDb rating of Riding Light?

Riding Light has an IMDb rating of 8/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Riding Light?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Riding Light?

The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Riding Light filmed?

Riding Light was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Riding Light?

The total runtime of Riding Light is 45 minutes.

Is Riding Light suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Riding Light?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Riding Light.

Does Riding Light have a post-credit scene?

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