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| headline | Eclipses again prove key for Einstein |
| description | In 1919, an eclipse of the Sun first allowed astronomers to test Albert Einstein's theory of gravity, the general theory of relativity. Now, eclipses in a unique system of two dead stars, called pulsars, has shown that one of the pair is "wobbling" in space - just like a spinning top. The effect, called precession, is precisely as predicted by Einstein and is thus a new and exciting confirmation of his theory. |
| descriptive tags | eclipses, prove, einstein, theory, relativity, stars, pulsars, wobbling, precession |
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