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Fig. 217 The distorted spacetime around a massive object causes star light to bend or deflect.
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This experiment confirmed Einstein’s prediction, bringing Einstein universal fame. Not only this test guaranteed his glory, but also the test on Mercury’s orbit. All subsequent tests with radio waves continue to support Einstein’s theory of General Relativity.19
Now suppose we think of light as a wave. Remembering what happens when light passes through a 2-slit experiment, show in a diagram, and explain, what you think would happen
17 Bennet, Donahue, Schneider, Voit. The Cosmic Perspective. 6th Edition. Figure S3.18. 441. Information also gathered from Dr. Stamp’s slides and Chaisson, McMillan. Astronomy Today. Volume II. Stars and Galaxies. 564.
18 Chaisson, McMillan. Astronomy Today. Volume II. Stars and Galaxies. 564. 22-1.
19 Chaisson, McMillan. Astronomy Today. Volume II. Stars and Galaxies. 564
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