n United States astronomer who discovered that (as the universe expands) the speed with which nebulae recede increases with their distance from the observer (1889-1953)
Half-century of quasars still a nighttime mystery One of the most remarkable astronomical findings during the early 20th century came when the American astronomer Edwin Hubble -- who had established that the objects we now know as galaxies -- began to examine the features within the spectrum of numerous galaxies.
Aug. 30, 2013 - Alamogordo Daily News