Associations to the word «Eddington»

Wiktionary

EDDINGTON, proper noun. A surname​.
EDDINGTON LUMINOSITIES, noun. Plural of Eddington luminosity
EDDINGTON LUMINOSITY, noun. (physics) The maximum luminosity of a source where the continuum radiation force outwards balances the gravitational force inwards in hydrostatic equilibrium.

Dictionary definition

EDDINGTON, noun. English astronomer remembered for his popular elucidation of relativity theory (1882-1944).

Wise words

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John Locke