3. The Eddington Expeditions
In 1919, British astronomer Sir Arthur Eddington led two expeditions to observe the total solar eclipse on May 29, aiming to test Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Eddington and his team traveled to the island of Príncipe off the west coast of Africa, while a second team, led by Andrew Crommelin, went to Sobral, Brazil. Despite facing logistical challenges and unpredictable weather, both teams successfully captured photographic evidence of starlight bending around the Sun, providing crucial support for Einstein’s theory. (ras.ac.uk)
