Edwin Hubble
American astronomer (1889–1953)
1889 — 1953
Quick Facts
Profession
American astronomer (1889–1953)
Born
November 20, 1889
Died
1953 (age ~64)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
astronomer, astrophysicist, cosmologist
United StatesBorn in MarshfieldDied in San Marino
1889
Born in Marshfield (1889-11-20)
1910
AwardRhodes Scholarship
1924
AwardNewcomb Cleveland Prize
1935
AwardBarnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science
1935
AwardSilliman Memorial Lectures
1938
AwardBruce Medal
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Edwin Powell Hubble was an American astronomer. He played a crucial role in establishing the fields of extragalactic astronomy and observational cosmology.
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Who is Edwin Hubble?+
Edwin Powell Hubble was an American astronomer. He played a crucial role in establishing the fields of extragalactic astronomy and observational cosmology.
What does the name Edwin mean?+
The name Edwin means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edwin Hubble born?+
Edwin Hubble was born on November 20, 1889.
When did Edwin Hubble die?+
Edwin Hubble died in 1953, at approximately 64 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).
The name Edwin is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edwin — November 20, 1889
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Legend.
— anon
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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