Solar eclipse of May 29, 1919

The total solar eclipse of 29 May 1919 is most likely the most famous solar eclipse of the 20th century, as was checked during this predicted by general relativity gravitational deflection of light. The experiments were carried out for this purpose under the direction of Arthur Eddington on the volcanic island of Principe off the West African coast. The end of May is the sun in the middle of the open cluster of the Hyades, which was an exceptionally favorable constellation for this experiment.

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