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Was there a published report of exactly which stars which were supposed to be at position A but were observed at position B, etc.?
What stars were observed @ 1919 solar eclipse to prove relativity?
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In summary, the 1919 solar eclipse was significant because it allowed for the observation of stars near the sun, providing evidence for the bending of light predicted by Einstein's theory of relativity. British astronomer Arthur Eddington led an expedition to observe the eclipse and used photographic plates to compare images of stars near the sun to those taken at night. The specific stars observed were S2 and S3 within the Hyades star cluster. These observations confirmed Einstein's prediction of light bending due to gravity, supporting his theory of general relativity. The 1919 solar eclipse observations have been replicated and confirmed, with modern technology providing even more precise measurements that continue to support the theory of relativity.
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Why would anyone bother? Do you think anyone doubts GR?
EDIT: OOPS ... I missed the "1919"
EDIT: OOPS ... I missed the "1919"
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On that date, the Sun was in Taurus. The catalogued stars near it were:
HR1375
HR1403
67 Tauri
65 Tauri
69 Tauri
72 Tauri
HR1375
HR1403
67 Tauri
65 Tauri
69 Tauri
72 Tauri
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1. What is the significance of observing stars during the 1919 solar eclipse to prove relativity?
The 1919 solar eclipse provided a unique opportunity for scientists to observe the positions of stars near the sun, which would be difficult to observe under normal circumstances. These observations were crucial in testing Einstein's theory of general relativity, which predicted that the sun's gravitational pull would bend the light from the stars.
2. How were the stars observed during the 1919 solar eclipse?
Scientists used specially designed telescopes and cameras to capture photographs of the stars during the solar eclipse. These photographs were then compared to photographs taken of the same stars at night when the sun was not in the way.
3. Which stars were observed during the 1919 solar eclipse?
The stars that were observed during the 1919 solar eclipse were those that were located near the sun's path in the sky. These included the stars in the constellation Taurus, specifically the Hyades and Pleiades star clusters.
4. What were the results of the observations of stars during the 1919 solar eclipse?
The results of the observations confirmed Einstein's theory of general relativity. The positions of the stars were found to be slightly shifted due to the bending of light by the sun's gravitational pull, as predicted by the theory.
5. How did the observations of stars during the 1919 solar eclipse impact our understanding of the universe?
The observations of stars during the 1919 solar eclipse provided strong evidence for the theory of general relativity, which revolutionized our understanding of gravity and the structure of the universe. It also paved the way for further research and discoveries in the field of astrophysics.
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