Edwin Hubble, was an American astronomer who has had an enormous impact on science, often compared to Isaac Newton and Galileo. Hubble has helped change our thoughts and perception of the universe in two important ways. First, Hubble confirmed the existence of other galaxies other than the Milky Way, during a time when many people thought the Milky Way was the entire universe. Secondly, with the help of other astronomers, he confirmed that the universe …
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…Mount Palomar Observatory in California, as well as the 200-inch Hale telescope. Hubble received many awards for his contributions to astronomy. Probably the thing he is known for best for is the Hubble Space Telescope, which was launched by NASA in 1990. Hubble was in the process of working on The Hubble Atlas of Galaxies, when he died of cerebral thrombosis on September 28, 1953. In conclusion, Edwin Hubble was one of the most important men in astronomy.