hubble

• Nome próprio referente ao astrônomo americano Edwin Hubble, conhecido por descobrir a expansão do Universo e formular a lei de Hubble. Também designa o Telescópio Espacial Hubble, em homenagem a ele.

A proper noun referring to the American astronomer Edwin Hubble, renowned for discovering that the universe is expanding and for formulating Hubble's law.

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1. B2formalscientific

   Edwin Powell Hubble, an American astronomer who made the groundbreaking discovery that the universe is expanding, and for whom the Hubble Space Telescope is named.

   Astrônomo americano

   • Edwin Hubble demonstrated that galaxies beyond the Milky Way exist.
   • Hubble's observations formed the basis for the Big Bang theory.
   • The astronomer Hubble is a key figure in modern cosmology.

2. Hubble Space TelescopeB1formalscientific

   A large, powerful space telescope launched in 1990 and named after Edwin Hubble, used for astronomical observations from Earth orbit.

   Telescópio Espacial Hubble

   • The Hubble telescope captures stunning images of distant galaxies.
   • Scientists use Hubble to study the formation of stars.
   • The Hubble Space Telescope's data has revolutionized astronomy.

3. Hubble constantC1formalscientific

   A value that describes the rate at which the universe is expanding, derived from the work of Edwin Hubble.

   Constante de Hubble

   • The Hubble constant measures how fast galaxies are moving apart.
   • Determining the precise Hubble constant is a key goal in cosmology.
   • Adjustments to the Hubble constant affect estimates of the universe's age.