Portrait of Edwin Hubble, Cubism, Nib Painting
Here are a few short facts about Edwin Hubble:
Full Name: Edwin Powell Hubble
Born: November 20, 1889, Marshfield, Missouri, USA
Died: September 28, 1953, Pasadena, California, USA
Occupation: Astronomer and Galaxy Theorist
Notable Contributions:
- Expansion of the Universe: Hubble discovered that galaxies are moving away from us, leading to the understanding that the universe is expanding.
- Distance Measurements: He developed a method for measuring the distance to galaxies using Cepheid variable stars.
- Galaxy Classification: Hubble classified galaxies into different types (now known as spiral, elliptical, and irregular) based on their shapes and structures.
Awards and Honors:
- Nobel Prize in Physics (1950): Not actually awarded to Hubble himself, but his discovery of the expanding universe was recognized with this prize.
- Henry Draper Medal (1931): Awarded by the American Astronomical Society for outstanding contributions to astronomy.
These are just a few of the many fascinating facts about Edwin Hubble, who revolutionized our understanding of the universe!
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