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Edwin Hubble

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1889–1953 · Astronomy, Cosmology, Astrophysics
American astronomer who changed the view of the Universe by proving that it is expanding and that many nebulae are actually separate galaxies beyond the Milky Way. His discovery of redshift and Hubble's law became the foundation of modern cosmology.

Biography

Initially studied law, worked as a teacher and basketball coach, but then returned to astronomy. Received his doctorate from the University of Chicago. Worked at the Mount Wilson Observatory. Awarded the Catherine Bruce Medal and other honors; the famous space telescope bears his name.

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💡 In his youth, Hubble was a promising athlete: he won boxing championships and even turned down a career as a professional heavyweight to pursue science.
Quote: "We forever move between the unknown and the unknowable."
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