Edwin Hubble * Mariner of the Nebulae 1st Edition F*S

In 1923 Edwin Hubble confirmed the existence of other galaxies. By the end of the decade, he proved that the universe is expanding, thus laying the very cornerstone of the big bang theory. A revealing portrait of a scientific genius at work, this book also offers an incisive narrative of the history of astronomy and an evocation of what we see when gazing at the stars. This biography of the famous astronomer reveals the man who offered observational evidence supporting the theory of the expanding universe and demonstrated the existence of other galaxies, worked on the revolutionary velocity-distance relationship, and moved easily in celebrity circles. Title: Edwin Hubble: Mariner of the Nebulae Publisher: U.S.A.: Farrar Straus & Giroux Publication Date: 1995 Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: New Dust Jacket Condition: New Edition: 1st Edition. Printing: 1st Printing

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