Museu do Eclipse, Science museum in Sobral, Brazil
The Museu do Eclipse features exhibits and artifacts documenting astronomical observations, with a primary focus on solar phenomena and scientific equipment.
The museum commemorates the 1919 solar eclipse observations in Sobral that provided experimental confirmation of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity.
The institution stands as a center for scientific education, bringing together researchers, students, and the public through regular astronomical programs.
Visitors can access guided tours of the exhibits, participate in educational workshops, and engage with interactive displays explaining solar eclipse mechanics.
The museum contains original instruments and photographs from the British expedition that measured light deflection during the 1919 eclipse.
Location: Sobral
Inception: 1999
Address: Coronel Rangel, Sobral, 62010030, CE
Email: museudoeclipse@sobral.ce.gov.br
Website: https://cultura.sobral.ce.gov.br/espaco/987
GPS coordinates: -3.68906,-40.35506
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:55
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