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"The sky seems heavy with clouds": Arthur S. Eddington and the IAU.

Authors :
Laguens, Florian
Sterken, Christiaan
Hearnshaw, John
Valls-Gabaud, David
Source :
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union; Dec2018, Vol. 13 Issue 1S349, p178-183, 6p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

This paper addresses the relationships between Arthur S. Eddington, former director of the Cambridge Observatory (1914-1944), with the International Astronomical Union. It is demonstrated that the Union was related to every major moment in Eddington's scientific career. New historical elements are brought forward, in the last section of the paper, to demonstrate Eddington's action in favour of German colleagues during the Second World War. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17439213
Volume :
13
Issue :
1S349
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
144835659
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S1743921319000280