The Historical Development of the Idea of Earth’s Rotation
Since ancient times, the question of the Earth’s position in the universe has been a subject of debate among philosophers and scientists. Is the Earth fixed at the center of […]
Edwin Hubble (1889 – 1953)
Written by Sarah A. Edwin Hubble (Edwin Powell Hubble) Edwin Powell Hubble was one of the most prominent American astronomers of the twentieth century. He was born on November 20,
How did the universe begin? And have we ever thought about it?
When we look at mountains, rocks, and minerals today, it may seem as if they have always been there. Yet modern science shows that the universe has a definite beginning,