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Australia 2022 RAM $5 Wallal Centenary Tests Einstein's Theory 1 oz Silver Domed Proof Coin
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2022 RAM $5 Wallal Centenary Australia Tests Einstein's Theory 1oz Silver Domed Proof Coin
In 1922, the eyes of the international scientific community were focused on an expedition of scientists to Wallal, Western Australia to photograph a total eclipse due on 21 September.
Precise measurements of the apparent position of the stars near the eclipsed Sun were photographed and provided evidence supporting Einstein’s revolutionary Theory of General Relativity!
The expedition was organised to conclusively prove Einstein’s theory following the first photographic evidence captured during the 29 May 1919 eclipse expedition led by Sir Arthur Eddington.