Edwin Hubble

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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1. When was Edwin Hubble born?November 20, 1889
2. When did Edwin Hubble die?September 28, 1953 (age 63)
3. Where was Edwin Hubble born?Marshfield, Missouri, USA
4. What is the related topics?Cosmology, Extragalactic Astronomy, Redshift, Cepheid Variables, Big Bang Theory, Hubble Space Telescope

Extragalactic Astronomy: The branch of astronomy concerned with objects and phenomena located outside of our own Milky Way galaxy.
Observational Cosmology: The study of the universe's large-scale properties, origin, and evolution through empirical observation and data analysis.
Hubble's Law: An empirical relationship stating that galaxies are receding from Earth at speeds proportional to their distance, indicating cosmic expansion.
Cepheid Variable: A type of star whose brightness pulsates regularly, allowing astronomers to accurately measure vast cosmic distances.