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The Cosmic Coincidence: Eclipses and the Discovery of Helium
This chapter investigates the remarkable equal apparent sizes of the moon and sun, which leads to the rare phenomenon of total solar eclipses. It discusses the discovery of helium during an eclipse and contemplates the implications of such coincidences on our understanding of the universe and potential design by a creator.