Edwin Hubble

Astronomy American 1889 – 1953 336 quotes

Proved galaxies exist beyond Milky Way, universe expanding

Quotes by Edwin Hubble

The universe is a grand experiment.

Private philosophical notes

My work is a small part of a much larger endeavor.

Letter to a scientific committee

We are, by definition, in the center of the observable universe.

The Realm of the Nebulae

The universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose.

Attributed, often misattributed to J.B.S. Haldane

The great outstanding problem is the relation of the nebulae to the stellar system.

Address to the American Astronomical Society 1925

The velocity-distance relation is approximately linear.

A Relation between Distance and Radial Velocity among Extra-Galactic Nebulae 1929

The interpretation of the redshift as a Doppler effect, and thus as a velocity of recession, is a fundamental assumption.

The Realm of the Nebulae

The expanding universe is a model, not a dogma.

The Realm of the Nebulae

The universe is a vast and awesome place, and we are but a small part of it.

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The search for knowledge is an endless quest.

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The universe is a laboratory for the study of fundamental physics.

Interview

The problem of the origin and evolution of the universe is one of the most profound questions facing humanity.

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The universe is not static; it is dynamic and evolving.

The Realm of the Nebulae

The universe is a beautiful and mysterious place.

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The universe is a source of wonder and inspiration.

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The universe is a testament to the power of observation and reason.

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The universe is a puzzle that we are slowly but surely piecing together.

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The universe is a story that is still being written.

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The universe is a frontier that we are constantly exploring.

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The universe is a mirror that reflects our own curiosity and ingenuity.

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