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Originally Posted by xelasnave
I have been thinking about Eddington's observation of space curvature as predicted by GR.
Could we make such observations using a disk to replicate the Moon.
Using filters whatever we set the mount running and measure to test GR.
I just think it would be a great project. OK why wont it work?
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you mean a coronagraph? if i am understanding you correctly, you want to simulate a solar eclipse with a coronagraph and image a background star's position to test GR? you would still need a generally dark sky, an eclipse make the whole atmosphere dark, you would still be imaging through light and unlikely to see any stars ...