The Archive · 1922

The Einstein Theory

An Astronomical Test

Berkeley, Feb. 2.

Astronomical observations to test the validity of the Einstein theory of relativity are to be undertaken by an expedition which the University of California here is to send to Australia during the total eclipse of the sun on September 21, 1922.

Several astronomers from Lick Observatory, which is conducted by the University on Mount Hamilton, near San Jose, Cal., will make the trip. Dr. W. W. Campbell, direofor of the observatory, will head the party.

Professor R. J. Trumpler, assistant astronomer at the Observatory, will leave here on March 31 for

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