Historical Events tagged with "edwin hubble"

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Space Exploration

Hale Telescope First Light Under Edwin Hubble

January 26th, 1949 76 years ago

The Hale Telescope at Palomar Observatory, managed by astronomer Edwin Hubble, achieved first light, marking a significant milestone in optical astronomy. This telescope, featuring a 200-inch aperture, set the standard for large telescopes worldwide, greatly enhancing astronomers' ability to observe celestial objects and phenomena. Its completion was a monumental achievement in the field of astrophysics, making it the largest aperture optical telescope until the construction of the BTA-6 in 1976.

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Space Exploration

Hubble Declares Andromeda a Separate Galaxy

November 23rd, 1924 100 years ago

Edwin Hubble published a groundbreaking report revealing that the Andromeda Nebula, previously thought to be part of our Milky Way, is actually a distinct galaxy located millions of light-years away. His findings, based on observations made at the Mount Wilson Observatory in California, fundamentally altered the understanding of the universe's structure. Hubble's work, featured in The New York Times, opened up new avenues for astronomical study and shifted perceptions about our place in the cosmos.

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