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Edwin Hubble
Expanding Universe; Galaxy Classification
Born 1889 πΊπΈ USA 1929
π Known For
1
Proved other galaxies exist beyond the Milky Way (1923)
2
Hubble's Law β galaxies move away faster the further they are (expanding universe)
3
Hubble Space Telescope named in his honour
Proved the universe extends beyond the Milky Way
Quick Facts
Field
π Astronomy
Country
πΊπΈ USA
Born
1889
Key Year
1929
Invention
Expanding Universe; Galaxy Classification