The Twin Paradox and its resolution
Lecture in English
Boris Lohner (Munich Public Observatory)
FRIDAY, 24 July 2026, 8 p.m.
Venue: Volkssternwarte (Munich Public Observatory), Gisela-Stein-Str. Ecke Ludwig-Jung-Straße, 81671 München
Explanations of the twin paradox sometimes give the impression that special relativity is defective and that this „defect“ requires general relativity to be „repaired“ – or give the impression that time dilation is not real but a mere effect of observation. In this talk it is shown how the twin paradox can be resolved in a consistent way while staying within special relativity.
If skies are clear, guests are invited to visit the rooftop observatory after the talk.
Tickets: € 10 / 7
Advance booking required due to limited number of seats.
Admission from 7:30 p.m.
Volkssternwarte München, Rosenheimer Str. 145h, 81671 München
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