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Can anyone suggest me a few sources for his calculations?
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Can't find any.PeroK said:Google?
The apparent position of the stars in his 1920 paperNugatory said:Are you looking for the calculation of the deflection (twice the Newtonian prediction) or the calculations for the apparent position of the stars Eddington observed?
Eddington's Experiment, also known as the Solar Eclipse Expedition, was a groundbreaking experiment conducted in 1919 by British astronomer Arthur Eddington to test Einstein's theory of general relativity.
The purpose of Eddington's Experiment was to provide evidence for Einstein's theory of general relativity, which proposed that gravity is not a force between masses, but rather a curvature of spacetime caused by the presence of massive objects.
Eddington's Experiment involved observing the positions of stars near the Sun during a total solar eclipse. The Sun's gravity would bend the light from the stars, causing them to appear slightly out of position. By measuring this displacement, Eddington was able to calculate the amount of curvature in spacetime caused by the Sun's mass.
The results of Eddington's Experiment were in line with Einstein's theory of general relativity, providing strong evidence for its validity. The measurements of star positions during the solar eclipse showed a deflection of light that matched the predictions of general relativity.
Eddington's Experiment was a major turning point in the history of physics, as it provided evidence for a new understanding of gravity and the nature of spacetime. It also solidified Einstein's reputation as one of the greatest scientists of all time and paved the way for further research and discoveries in the field of general relativity.