Edwin Hubble: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Edwin Powell Hubble |
|---|---|
| Born | November 20, 1889 • Missouri • (Birthday in 7 days) |
| Died | September 28, 1953 (aged 63) • San Marino • California |
| Notable Works | “The Hubble Atlas of Galaxies” |
| Subjects Of Study | Andromeda Galaxy • Cepheid variable • Hubble constant • Hubble’s law • expanding universe • external galaxy • nebula |
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