Arthur Eddington - Physicist, Astronomer and Quaker
Quaker Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8BA
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:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Adults, Talk, In person
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arthur-eddington-physicist-astronomer-and-quaker-tickets-949909373507
- Booking opens:
- 12 Aug 2024 10:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 07 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
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)
