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Sir Arthur Eddington observed the stars to test Einstein's theory.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Sir Arthur Stanley Eddington: An English astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, renowned for his work in astrophysics and for his influential expositions that helped popularize Einstein's theory of relativity.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Eddington made significant contributions to our understanding of stellar structure.
  • The Eddington limit describes the maximum luminosity a star can achieve.
  • Many students first learned about relativity through Eddington's writings.

Advanced Usage

• "Eddington luminosity" or "Eddington limit": A key concept in astrophysics describing the point at which the radiation pressure from a star's core outward balances the gravitational force pulling matter inward.

  • When a star exceeds the Eddington limit, it may begin to lose mass rapidly.

• "Eddington number": A personal bicycling and walking mileage challenge conceived by Arthur Eddington.

  • He aimed to beat his own Eddington number this year.

Variants and Related Words

• Eddingtonian (adj): Pertaining to Arthur Eddington or his scientific work.
  • The Eddingtonian model of a star was groundbreaking.

Synonyms

• Astrophysicist: A scientist who studies the physical properties of celestial objects.
• Science popularizer: A person who makes complex scientific ideas accessible to the public.

Related Phrases

• "Eddington's experiment": Often refers to the 1919 solar eclipse expedition he led, which provided early observational evidence supporting Einstein's general theory of relativity.
  • Eddington's experiment was a milestone in modern physics.

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Noun

1. English astronomer remembered for his popular elucidation of relativity theory (1882-1944)

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• Eddington
• Sir Arthur Stanley Eddington