What island did Eddington travel to for the eclipse?
Bali
Príncipe
Ibiza
Sicily
Answer
Príncipe, an island nation in the Gulf of Guinea off the western coast of Africa, served as the destination for Sir Arthur Eddington's pivotal expedition in 1919. His meticulous observations and measurements during a total solar eclipse provided crucial evidence that supported Albert Einstein's groundbreaking theory of general relativity, revolutionizing our understanding of gravity and the very foundations of modern physics.
Unlocking the Stars: The Arthur Eddington Odyssey
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