Harlan’s Globetrotters
Harlan’s Globetrotters by David S. Evans, published by Xlibris Corporation in 2005, is an illustrated account spanning 349 pages. This book presents the story of the University of Texas’s expedition aimed at testing Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity by measuring the deflection of starlight during the total solar eclipse of 1973 in Mauritania. The narrative centers around Harlan Smith, the late director of the University of Texas’s McDonald Observatory, and the scientific team led by Bryce DeWitt.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the expedition, beginning with a reconnoitering trip through the Sahara, followed by an in-depth report on the observations made during the eclipse. The book delves into the complexities of data reduction and the challenges encountered throughout the experiment. With a focus on science, space science, and astronomy, this edition offers a comprehensive look at a significant scientific endeavor.
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The book-length story of the University of Texas’s expedition to test Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity by attempting to again measure the deflection of starlight by the sun, using the total solar eclipse of 1973 in Mauritania. The “Harlan” in the title is Harlan Smith, the late director of the University of Texas’s McDonald Observatory; the name puns on “Harlem Globetrotters,” a famous comedy basketball team. The scientific team was led by Bryce DeWitt. The first part of the book reports on a reconnoitering trip through the Sahara in a previous year. The second part of the book reports on the observations, the reduction of data, pitfalls in the details of the experiment, and the results.
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