Proving Einstein right, the daring expeditions that changed how we look at the universe, S. James Gates, Jr. and Cathie Pelletier
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Proving Einstein right, the daring expeditions that changed how we look at the universe, S. James Gates, Jr. and Cathie Pelletier
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 326-338) and index
Illustrations
illustrationsplatesmaps
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Proving Einstein right
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1082173644
Responsibility statement
S. James Gates, Jr. and Cathie Pelletier
Sub title
the daring expeditions that changed how we look at the universe
Summary
"In 1911, a nearly unknown German-born theoretical physicist named Albert Einstein had developed his theory of relativity, but hadn't yet been able to prove it. The only way to do that was through the clear view and measurement of a solar eclipse. In May of 1919, one of the longest total solar eclipses of the 20th century was visible for almost seven minutes in the Southern Hemisphere"--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
A path made of magic -- Einstein's visionary years -- The two eclipses of 1912 -- Einstein's entreaty -- The 1914 eclipse -- A magic carpet made of space-time --Unriddling the universe -- The RMS Anselm sets sail -- Príncipe and Sobral -- "Through cloud, hopeful" -- Greek drama -- The search for accuracy