Vera Rubin

Astronomy American 1928 – 2016 363 quotes

Discovered evidence for dark matter

Quotes by Vera Rubin

The human condition is defined by our insatiable curiosity about the world around us.

Speech

The universe is a silent teacher, if only we are willing to listen.

Essay

The beauty of the night sky is a constant reminder of the wonders beyond our grasp.

Interview

To understand the universe is to understand a part of ourselves.

Speech

We are faced with the fact that the universe is not what we thought it was.

Various interviews and talks

The data are so convincing, it's hard to imagine that anyone would doubt it.

Regarding galactic rotation curves

I have been driven to the conclusion that the universe is not made of the stuff we see.

Various interviews and talks

If I had to bet, I'd bet on dark matter. But I'm not going to bet.

Interview

The universe is full of things we don't understand.

Various interviews and talks

We are still in the early stages of understanding the universe.

Various interviews and talks

The universe is much more complex than we ever imagined.

Various interviews and talks

We are seeing only a small fraction of the universe.

Various interviews and talks

The universe is not empty, it's full of dark matter.

Various interviews and talks

The rotation curves of galaxies are flat, and that's a problem.

Scientific presentations

The evidence for dark matter is overwhelming.

Various interviews and talks

We need to be open to new ideas, even if they challenge our current understanding.

Various interviews and talks

The universe is not what we thought it was, and that's exciting.

Various interviews and talks

We are just beginning to scratch the surface of understanding the universe.

Various interviews and talks

The universe is a much stranger place than we ever imagined.

Various interviews and talks

The universe is not static, it's dynamic and evolving.

Various interviews and talks