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Sir '''Arthur Eddington''' was a [[liberal]] [[British]] astronomer best known for venturing out on a boat off Africa in 1919 to observe the bending of starlight around the sun during a total [[eclipse]].  The [[theory of relativity|theory of general relativity]] of [[Albert Einstein]] predicts twice the bending of light around massive objects compared to [[Isaac Newton|Newton]]'s theory, and an eclipse is required to darken the sun so that the starlight may be seen in proximity to the sun.   

Sir '''Arthur Eddington''' (1882–1944) was a [[liberal]] [[British]] astronomer best known for venturing out on a boat off Africa in 1919 to observe the bending of starlight around the sun during a total [[eclipse]].  The [[theory of relativity|theory of general relativity]] of [[Albert Einstein]] predicts twice the bending of light around massive objects compared to [[Isaac Newton|Newton]]'s theory, and an eclipse is required to darken the sun so that the starlight may be seen in proximity to the sun.   

Eddington was a [[conscientious objector]] during [[World War I]]. He needed an important-sounding project to justify his avoidance of military service, and the eclipse expedition was perfect for him.

Eddington was a [[conscientious objector]] during [[World War I]]. He needed an important-sounding project to justify his avoidance of military service, and the eclipse expedition was perfect for him.