Eclipse: How the 1919 Solar Eclipse Proved Einstein's Theory of General Relativity

In 1915, British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington was fascinated with Einstein's new theory of general relativity. The...
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Author: Darcy Pattison
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Eclipse: How the 1919 Solar Eclipse Proved Einstein's Theory of General Relativity by Pattison, Darcy

Eclipse: How the 1919 Solar Eclipse Proved Einstein's Theory of General Relativity

$144.62

Eclipse: How the 1919 Solar Eclipse Proved Einstein's Theory of General Relativity

$144.62
Author: Darcy Pattison
Format: Paperback
Language: English

In 1915, British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington was fascinated with Einstein's new theory of general relativity. The theory talks about how forces push and pull objects in space. Einstein said that the sun's gravity could pull and bend light.

To test this, astronomers decided to photograph the 1919 solar eclipse. The eclipse would allow them to photograph the stars before and during the solar eclipse. If the star's position moved, then it was evidence that that light had bent. Eddington and his team traveled from England to the island of Principe, just off the African coast, to photograph the eclipse.

In simple language, this nonfiction illustrated picture book explains how the push (acceleration) and pull (gravity) of space affects light.

Back matter includes information on Einstein, Eddington, and the original photograph of the 1919 solar eclipse.

"The text of the book is wonderfully clear and easy to follow, and the illustrations are great, both lively and informative. The story of the eclipse unfolds dramatically, and the science is explained vividly and correctly." Daniel John Kennefick, Astrophysicist and Science Historian

MOMENTS IN SCIENCE COLLECTION

This exciting series focuses on small moments in science that made a difference.

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Author: Darcy Pattison
Publisher: Mims House
Published: 10/08/2019
Pages: 34
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d
ISBN: 9781629441269
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Pattison, Darcy: - Darcy Pattison is the author of science books for kids, including four National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Books: Clang: Ernst Chladni's Sound Experiments 2019; Nefertiti, the Spidernaut, 2017; Abayomi, the Brazilian Puma: The True Story of an Orphaned Cub, 2015; and Desert Baths 2013. She also writes science fiction early chapter books and science fiction young adult novels. Her books have been translated into ten languages. For more, see darcypattison.com/about.Willis, Peter: - With over 20 years' experience in illustration and design, illustrator Peter Willis continues to be as enthusiastic and passionate about his work as ever. His illustrations have palpable character, bringing them to life through his craft and quirky approach. He lives in North East England with his wife and daughter. Other Moments in Science include BURN: Michael Faraday's Candle, and CLANG! Ernst Chladni's Sound Experiments. Peter is also the illustrator of THE NANTUCKET SEA MONSTER: A Fake News Story, a Junior Library Guild Selection, a 2018 NCTE Notable Children's Book in Language Arts, and translated into Korean. Peter Willis brings humor to the story, but he also manages to convey accurate information about matter and its physical properties.

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