Arthur Eddington - Physicist, Astronomer and Quaker

Sir Arthur Stanley Eddington is perhaps most remembered as a leading astrophysicist who proved Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity and as a philosopher and populariser of science. As his biographer, Vibert Douglas observed: “Eddington was a man of great reserve who lived a life completely without ostentation - but as a man of science he was one of the super giants in an age of giants”.
In this talk David Robinson introduces the man, his life, his beliefs and the life he led in Cambridge. David has a distant family connection with Eddington and that is what first stimulated his interest in him. He will be bringing along some of the personal letters which Eddington wrote to his sister during his travels.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:

1500-1600

Location & directions

Quaker Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8BA

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

**NOT FOUND**

Booking conditions:

Accessibility details

Lift is available

Additional information

This event is hosted by Cambridge Quakers. To find out more about Quakers visit: quaker.org.uk/about-quakers

Max no of people per tour:

80

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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