Edwin Hubble
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Edwin Hubble was born on November 20, 1889, in Marshfield [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. He was a citizen of the United States and worked as an astronomer, astrophysicist, and cosmologist [11]. Hubble received his education from the University of Chicago, The Queen's College, and Wheaton Warrenville South High School [12].
He was employed by Yerkes Observatory and Mount Wilson Observatory , working in the field of astronomy . Throughout his career, Hubble received numerous awards, including Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, Bruce Medal, Franklin Medal, and Rhodes Scholarship [13][14][15][16][17]. He was also inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
Hubble is notable for his works, including the Hubble–Lemaître law and Hubble sequence . He was a member of the American Philosophical Society and National Academy of Sciences [18]. Edwin Hubble died on September 28, 1953, in San Marino [19][1][2][4][5][6][7][8][10] due to a silent stroke .
Key Facts
- Spouse: Grace Lillian Burke[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Field of work: astronomy[12]
- Employer: Yerkes Observatory[13], Mount Wilson Observatory[14]
- Educated at: University of Chicago[15], The Queen's College[16], Wheaton Warrenville South High School[17]
- Doctoral advisor: Edwin Brant Frost[18]
- Notable work: Hubble–Lemaître law[19], Hubble sequence[20]
- Award received: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[21], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[22], Bruce Medal[23], Franklin Medal[24], Rhodes Scholarship[25], Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame[26], Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science[27], Newcomb Cleveland Prize[28], Silliman Memorial Lectures[29], International Space Hall of Fame[30]
- Member of: American Philosophical Society[31], National Academy of Sciences[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Member of sports team: Chicago Maroons baseball[34], Chicago Maroons men's basketball[35]
- Commons category: Edwin Hubble[36]
- Cause of death: silent stroke[37], stroke[38]
- Academic degree: Doctor in Engineering[39]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[40], World War II[41]
- Family name: Hubble[42]
- Given name: Edwin[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:Edwin Hubble[44]
- Commons gallery: Edwin Powell Hubble[45]
- Student of: Forest Ray Moulton[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[48], Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[49]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physics[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[51]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Edwin Hubble include Hubble Space Telescope[52], a space telescope[53]; Hubble–Lemaître law[54], a physical law[55]; Hubble Deep Field[56], an astronomical survey[57]; Hubble Ultra-Deep Field[58]; Hubble sequence[59]; Hubble volume[60]; Hubble eXtreme Deep Field[61]; and Hubble Deep Field South[62].
Why It Matters
Edwin Hubble has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
He is credited with the discovery of Local Group[65], a galaxy cluster[66]; Hubble–Lemaître law[67], a physical law[68]; and Palomar 4[69], a globular cluster[70]. Entities named for him include Hubble Space Telescope[52], a space telescope[53]; Hubble–Lemaître law[54], a physical law[55]; Hubble Deep Field[56], an astronomical survey[57]; Hubble Ultra-Deep Field[58]; Hubble sequence[59]; and Hubble volume[60].
FAQs
Where was Edwin Hubble born?
Edwin Hubble was born in Marshfield[2].
Where did Edwin Hubble die?
Edwin Hubble passed away in San Marino[4].
Who was Edwin Hubble married to?
Edwin Hubble's spouses include Grace Lillian Burke[9].
What did Edwin Hubble do for work?
Edwin Hubble worked as an astronomer[5], astrophysicist[6], and cosmologist[7].
Where did Edwin Hubble go to school?
Edwin Hubble was educated at University of Chicago[15], The Queen's College[16], and Wheaton Warrenville South High School[17].
What awards did Edwin Hubble receive?
Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[21], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[22], Bruce Medal[23], and Franklin Medal[24].
What did Edwin Hubble discover?
Edwin Hubble is credited as discoverer of Local Group[65], Hubble–Lemaître law[67], and Palomar 4[69].