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A New Theory of the Universe
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A New Theory of the Universe
Page from the Illustrated London News reporting on a new theory expounded by Professor A. S. Eddington Dr A. C. de la C. Crommelin, after two British astronomical expeditions to Brazil and the Island of Principe to observe the total eclipse of the sun. They both agreed that the gravitation of the sun causes a bending of the path of a ray of light; or, in simple terms, light has weight. Date: 1919
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Astronomical Astronomy Eclipse Expeditions Professor Rays Solar Space Theory Universe 1919 Astrophysics Eddington
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A New Theory of the Universe: The Groundbreaking Discovery of Gravitational Lensing by Eddington and Crommelin (1919) This image from the Illustrated London News chronicles a pivotal moment in the annals of astronomy and astrophysics. The year was 1919, and the scientific community was abuzz with excitement as two British astronomical expeditions, led by Sir Arthur Eddington and Dr. Andrew Crommelin, reported their groundbreaking findings from their observations of the total solar eclipse in Brazil and the Island of Principe. The eclipse provided a rare opportunity to test Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, which proposed that massive objects, such as the sun, could bend the path of light. This revolutionary concept, known as gravitational lensing, challenged the long-held belief that light was massless and traveled in a straight line. Eddington and Crommelin's meticulous measurements of the positions of stars near the eclipsed sun revealed a striking confirmation of Einstein's theory. The stars appeared to be shifted from their expected positions due to the gravitational influence of the sun. This photographic evidence, published in the Illustrated London News, marked a turning point in our understanding of the universe and our place within it. The implications of this discovery were far-reaching, forever altering the landscape of science and our perception of space and time. Eddington and Crommelin's courageous expeditions and their unwavering commitment to scientific inquiry paved the way for a new era of astronomical exploration and discovery. This image serves as a testament to their groundbreaking achievements and the enduring power of human curiosity and ingenuity.
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