Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 17, 1996

Edwin Hubble Discovers the Universe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 17, 1996 is “Edwin Hubble Discovers the Universe,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mt. Wilson Archive, Carnegie Institution of Washington. The original explanation runs about 117 words.

From the explanation

“No person in history has had greater impact in determining the extent of our universe than Edwin Hubble . From proving that other galaxies existed to proving that galaxies move apart from one another , Hubble ‘s work defined our place in the cosmos.”

— APOD editors, February 17, 1996

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At a glance

Date: February 17, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Mt. Wilson Archive, Carnegie Institution of Washington
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 117 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 17, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-february-17-edwin-hubble-discovers-the-universe

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