Edwin Hubble

American astronomer (1889–1953)
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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 .

Edwin Hubble

Summary

Edwin Hubble is a human[1]. Born in Marshfield[2], he… he was born on November 20, 1889[3]. He died in San Marino[4]. He died on September 28, 1953[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], and cosmologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,876 views/month, #6,453 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Marshfield[2], Edwin Hubble…
  • Edwin Hubble died in San Marino[4].
  • Edwin Hubble was born on November 20, 1889[3].
  • Edwin Hubble died on September 28, 1953[5].
  • Among Edwin Hubble's spouses was Grace Lillian Burke[10].
  • Edwin Hubble held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was Edwin Hubble's native language[12].
  • Edwin Hubble worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Edwin Hubble worked as an astrophysicist[7].
  • Edwin Hubble worked as a cosmologist[8].
  • Edwin Hubble's field of work was astronomy[13].
  • Among Edwin Hubble's employers was Yerkes Observatory[14].
  • Among Edwin Hubble's employers was Mount Wilson Observatory[15].
  • Edwin Hubble was educated at University of Chicago[16].
  • Edwin Hubble was educated at The Queen's College[17].
  • Edwin Hubble was educated at Wheaton Warrenville South High School[18].
  • Edwin Hubble's doctoral advisor was Edwin Brant Frost[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Edwin Hubble is Hubble–Lemaître law[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Edwin Hubble is Hubble sequence[21].
  • Edwin Hubble received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[22].
  • Edwin Hubble received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[23].
  • Edwin Hubble received the Bruce Medal[24].
  • Edwin Hubble received the Franklin Medal[25].
  • Edwin Hubble received the Rhodes Scholarship[26].
  • Edwin Hubble received the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Marshfield[2], Edwin Hubble… he was born on November 20, 1889[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at University of Chicago[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1890[30], headquartered in Chicago[31]; The Queen's College[17], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1341[34]; and Wheaton Warrenville South High School[18], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1876[37]. Edwin Hubble's doctoral advisor was Edwin Brant Frost[19]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor in Engineering[38]. He studied under Forest Ray Moulton[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], and cosmologist[8]. Edwin Hubble's field of work was astronomy[13]. Employers include Yerkes Observatory[14], an astronomical observatory[40], in United States[41], founded in 1895[42], headquartered in Williams Bay[43] and Mount Wilson Observatory[15], an astronomical observatory[44], in United States[45], founded in 1904[46].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Hubble–Lemaître law[20], a physical law[47] and Hubble sequence[21]. Things named for Edwin Hubble include Hubble Space Telescope[48], a space telescope[49]; Hubble–Lemaître law[50], a physical law[51]; Hubble Ultra-Deep Field[52], an astronomical survey[53]; Hubble Deep Field[54]; Hubble volume[55]; Hubble sequence[56]; Hubble eXtreme Deep Field[57]; and Hubble Deep Field South[58].

Recognition

Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[22], a grade of an order[59], in United States[60]; Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[23], a science award[61], in United Kingdom[62], founded in 1824[63]; Bruce Medal[24], an award[64], in United States[65], founded in 1898[66]; Franklin Medal[25], a science award[67], in United States[68]; Rhodes Scholarship[26], a scholarship[69], in United Kingdom[70], founded in 1902[71]; and Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame[27], a basketball hall of fame[72], in United States[73].

Personal Life

Edwin Hubble was married to Grace Lillian Burke[10].

Death and Burial

Edwin Hubble died on September 28, 1953[5]. He passed away in San Marino[4]. Recorded cause of death include silent stroke[74] and stroke[75].

Why It Matters

Edwin Hubble ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,876 views/month, #6,453 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

He is credited with the discovery of Hubble–Lemaître law[78], a physical law[79]; Local Group[80], a galaxy cluster[81]; and Palomar 4[82], a globular cluster[83]. Entities named for him include Hubble Space Telescope[48], a space telescope[49]; Hubble–Lemaître law[50], a physical law[51]; Hubble Ultra-Deep Field[52], an astronomical survey[53]; Hubble Deep Field[54]; Hubble volume[55]; and Hubble sequence[56].

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[10].

What did Edwin Hubble do for work?

Edwin Hubble worked as astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], and cosmologist[8].

Where did Edwin Hubble go to school?

Edwin Hubble was educated at University of Chicago[16], The Queen's College[17], and Wheaton Warrenville South High School[18].

What awards did Edwin Hubble receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[22], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[23], Bruce Medal[24], and Franklin Medal[25].

What did Edwin Hubble discover?

Edwin Hubble is credited as discoverer of Hubble–Lemaître law[78], Local Group[80], and Palomar 4[82].

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