What year was Arthur Eddington born?
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Arthur Eddington, born in 1882, was an English astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. His observations during the 1919 solar eclipse provided crucial evidence supporting Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity, confirming the bending of light around massive objects. Eddington's work furthered our understanding of stellar evolution, the internal structure of stars, and the nature of the universe.
Unlocking the Stars: The Arthur Eddington Odyssey
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