Eddington

American  

[ed-ing-tuhn] / ˈɛd ɪŋ tən /

noun

1. Sir Arthur (Stanley), 1882–1944, English astronomer, physicist, and writer.

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Eddington British  

/ ˈɛdɪŋtən /

noun

1. Sir Arthur Stanley. 1882–1944, English astronomer and physicist, noted for his research on the motion, internal constitution, and luminosity of stars and for his elucidation of the theory of relativity

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Eddington Scientific  

/ ĕd′ĭng-tən /

1. British mathematician, astronomer, and physicist who founded modern astrophysics. He conducted research on the evolution, structure, and motion of stars and was one of the first scientists to promote the theory of relativity. He also wrote a series of scientific books for the layperson.

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Eddington

What’s more, Flynn became infatuated with another 18-year-old, Nora Eddington, who worked at the cigarette-and-snack counter of the criminal courts building where he was standing trial.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

It was a total eclipse that let Arthur Eddington test Albert Einstein’s claim that gravity bends light.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

It was while watching an eclipse on May 29, 1919 on the West African island of Principe that British astronomer Arthur Eddington confirmed Albert Einstein's theory of relativity.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

Other astronomers commemorated with a blue plaque include Sir Arthur Eddington, who encouraged Payne-Gaposchkin in her early career, and the scientific couple, Walter and Annie Maunder.

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026

Eddington was shocked by that implication, and he refused to believe Chandrasekhar’s result.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

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