Vera Rubin: Quick Facts
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Rubin Observatory discovers two hidden companions of the Milky Way. Hundreds more may be waiting
• Nov. 7, 2026, 4:14 AM ET (Science Daily)
Facts
| Also Known As | Vera Florence Cooper |
|---|---|
| Born | July 23, 1928 • Philadelphia • Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 25, 2016 (aged 88) • Princeton • New Jersey |
| Awards And Honors | National Medal of Science (1993) |
| Subjects Of Study | dark matter • spiral galaxy |
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