Halton Arp
Astronomer and critic of redshift theory
Born
March 21st, 1927
98 years ago
Died
December 28th, 2013
11 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American-German astronomer contributed significantly to the field of astronomy. Arp focused on peculiar galaxies and questioned the validity of redshift as a measure of distance in the universe, proposing alternative theories. Arp published several important works, including 'Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies', which featured 338 unique galaxies with unusual characteristics. This influential atlas aided in the understanding of galaxy formations and interactions. Arp also engaged in critical debates about the nature of galaxies and the interpretation of astronomical data, challenging mainstream cosmology.
Published 'Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies'
Challenged redshift distance measurement
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