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Eclipse Test

Great Britain · Science / Astronomy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1919

Arthur Eddington29 May 1919

Principe · Science / Astronomy

Measures starlight deflection during a solar eclipse, supporting general relativity.

Names involved

Arthur Eddington

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