Newton and Einstein had big ideas, but needed an eclipse to prove them. And scientists are still pursuing secrets of the universe one eclipse at a time.

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Music:
"Hungarian Dance No. 5" Brahms
"Water Music Suite in F No. 8 - Bourée" Handel
"Water Music Suite in G No. 19 - Minuet" Handel
"Children of the Sun" Denon/Vallance
"Friends and Family" Hopkins

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Eclipse leaves by youtube user Patrick Coyle

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