Gravitational deflection of light

Einstein's theory of general relativity predicted that light rays would bend near a massive object like the Sun. This was confirmed during a solar eclipse studied from Brazil and West Africa simultaneously, studying positions of bright stars near the sun. It was found that stellar positions varied depending on the proximity of the sun, confirming Einstein's theory.
 Albert Einstein England 1919 Gravitational deflection of light

Einstein's theory of general relativity predicted that light rays would bend near a massive object like the Sun. This was confirmed during a solar eclipse studied from Brazil and West Africa simultaneously, studying positions of bright stars near the sun. It was found that stellar positions varied depending on the proximity of the sun, confirming Einstein's theory.