Bending Light

Feature documentary showing

An evening with Bob McDonald, presenter

and Director Alan Goldman

Bending Light is a feature documentary that recounts the expedition to Western Australia in 1922 led by an international team of astronomers to photograph the solar eclipse and prove Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Through conversations with leading experts, and the discovery of rare archival imagery, science journalist Bob McDonald illuminates how this significant event continues to support contemporary breakthroughs in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics.

The host of the documentary. Bob McDonald, and its director and writer Alan Goldman, will be in attendance to present and answer questions.

Due to licensing restrictions, this event is only available to members of the Friends of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory. Members will receive an email with a link to the ticket purchase page.

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