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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF RELATIVITY

Einstein lecturing at the offices of the Mt. Wilson Observatory (Carnegie Institution, Pasadena). Photo ID 1.8-2

In collaboration with the Einstein Papers Project, the Caltech Archives has mounted an exhibit honoring the centenary of Einstein's publication of the theory of general relativity in 1915. The exhibit may be viewed on the second floor of Parsons-Gates Hall of Administration. The display focuses on Einstein's visits to Caltech in the early 1930s during which he discussed the implications growing out of the theory of relativity with scientists in Pasadena, both at Caltech and at the Mount Wilson Observatory. The California public and press, while understanding little of the science, were lavish in their attention to the world's most famous scientist. Visit the online exhibit . Posted 3-27-2015 and 5-29-2015