Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 13, 1996

Hubble's Constant and The Expanding Universe (I)

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 13, 1996 is “Hubble's Constant and The Expanding Universe (I),” an image. It is credited to Credit W. Freedman (Carnegie Observatories), HST Key Project Team, and NASA. The original explanation runs about 212 words.

From the explanation

“Our Universe is expanding. Distant galaxies appear to recede from us at ever-increasing speeds.”

— APOD editors, May 13, 1996

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At a glance

Date: May 13, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit W. Freedman (Carnegie Observatories), HST Key Project Team, and NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 212 words

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Galaxies Hubble Space Telescope

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 13, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-may-13-hubbles-constant-and-the-expanding-universe-i

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