What to know about the upcoming total solar eclipse
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Eclipses: Historical Significance and Scientific Discoveries
The chapter explores the historical significance and scientific discoveries facilitated by past solar eclipses, from predicting eclipse cycles to discovering Helium and validating Einstein's theory of general relativity. It discusses how ancient civilizations tracked eclipses and the mathematical intricacies behind the patterns observed in eclipse occurrences.
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