Einstein and the Total Eclipse
In 1919, Einstein revolutionized our understanding of the physics of the Universe with his General Theory of Relativity. But could it be proven?He suggested the proof by measuring the deflection of visible starlight as it traveled near the sun in a total eclipse. A scientific expedition to the...
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In 1919, Einstein revolutionized our understanding of the physics of the Universe with his General Theory of Relativity. But could it be proven?He suggested the proof by measuring the deflection of visible starlight as it traveled near the sun in a total eclipse. A scientific expedition to the Gulf of Guinea that year, verified Einstein's prediction, making him front page
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Format: Paperback
ISBN:
9781840460896 (184046089X)
Publisher: Totem Books
Pages no: 80
Edition language: English
I believe I´ve read all of this very short book. The writer has a very gentle concern about the cult of Einstein, its timing and how it grew. For the insight into the timing, if not much detail about the scientific issues in Einstein´s cosmology, worth finishing. Mr. Coles does point out that Specia...
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