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Einstein and the Total Eclipse by Peter Coles

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Part of Postmodern Encounters series

Summary

The eclipse of 1919 was observed from two islands off the coast of South America by an expedition which saw the expected - the bending of starlight by the sun, predicted by Einstein's general theory of relativity. This essay offers an illustration of some of the ideas of Einstein's theory.

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Einstein and the Total Eclipse by Peter Coles

In 1919, Einstein revolutionized our understanding of the physics of the universe with his General Theory of Relativity.

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Peter Coles is Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Nottingham.
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ISBN 13 9781840460896
ISBN 10 184046089X
Title Einstein and the Total Eclipse
Author Peter Coles
Series Postmodern Encounters
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Icon Books
Year published 1999-07-01
Number of pages 80
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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