How a 1919 solar eclipse shaped our global scientific history
In short: Explore the profound impact of the May 29, 1919, solar eclipse through a global lens. This lecture examines how mathematical expeditions and scientific voyages of exploration have historically relied on precise mathematics to succeed.
Professor Ana Simões, a specialist in the history of science from the University of Lisbon, explores the global significance of the 1919 eclipse. The presentation places this celestial event within a broader context of mathematical expeditions, illustrating how mathematical tools have been essential to the success of historical voyages of exploration.
The lecture is part of a series of presentations at Barnard’s Inn Hall, London, which also includes discussions on the mathematical practices of 18th-century British scientific voyages and the voyages of Edward Wright.
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