Starlight bent by the Suns Attraction: The Einstein Theory
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Starlight bent by the Suns Attraction: The Einstein Theory
This diagram drawn by W. B. Robinson illustrates Professor Einsteins Theory that light is subject to gravitation. The drawing was based on British observers photographs at the eclipse of the sun on the 28-29th May 1919. Photographs of stars were taken during the total eclipse, which were then compared to other plates of the same region taken when the sun was not in the neighbourhood. Comparing the two plates, the stars on the eclipse plates seemed to be pushed outwards, thus starlight was found to be bent by the suns attraction. Dr A. C. Crommelin, a British observer working on the project, wrote that straight lines in Einsteins space cannot exist; they are parts of gigantic curves
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This diagram, drawn by W.B. Robinson, illustrates Professor Albert Einstein's groundbreaking theory that light is subject to gravitation. Based on photographs taken during the total solar eclipse on the 28-29th of May 1919, this drawing provides a historical representation of a scientific discovery that challenged our understanding of the universe. During the eclipse, British observers, including Dr. A.C. Crommelin, took photographs of stars in a specific region. When these plates were compared to other plates taken when the sun was not in the neighborhood, a striking observation was made: the stars on the eclipse plates appeared to be pushed outwards. This phenomenon, now known as gravitational lensing, was a clear indication that starlight is indeed bent by the sun's attraction. Dr. Crommelin, a British observer working on the project, wrote that 'straight lines in Einstein's space cannot exist; they are parts of gigantic curves.' This insightful observation, made in November 1919, marked a significant milestone in the scientific community, providing empirical evidence for Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. Robinson's drawing, with its intricate details and precise illustrations, continues to be an essential historical record of this remarkable discovery. The 21st century may have advanced our understanding of the cosmos, but the fascination and importance of this discovery remain undiminished.
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