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  • 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)
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  • 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

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