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Vera Florence Cooper Rubin ( / ˈruːbɪn /; July 23, 1928 – December 25, 2016) was an American astronomer who pioneered work on galaxy rotation rates. [1] [2] She uncovered the discrepancy between the predicted and observed angular motion of galaxies by studying galactic rotation curves.
Dec 25, 2023 · Learn how Vera Rubin revolutionized astronomy by discovering the first direct evidence of dark matter in galaxies. Read about her life, career, challenges, and achievements as a pioneer for women in science.
Jun 11, 2019 · Vera Rubin changed the way we think of the universe by showing that galaxies are mostly dark matter.
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Dr. Vera C. Rubin was an American astronomer whose work provided convincing evidence for the existence of unseen "dark" matter in the Universe. Prior to her work, dark matter was a concept that had been introduced but not taken seriously.
Feb 2, 2017 · Vera Cooper Rubin was a pioneering astronomer, an admired role model and a passionate champion of female scientists. Her groundbreaking work confirmed the existence of dark matter and...
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- 2017
Aug 17, 2021 · Learn how the astronomer Vera Rubin proved the existence of dark matter and fought for women in science in this new book by Ashley Yeager. The book covers Rubin's life, work and legacy in cosmology and astronomy.
Dec 27, 2016 · Vera Rubin, who transformed modern physics and astronomy with her observations showing that galaxies and stars are immersed in the gravitational grip of vast clouds of dark matter, died on Sunday...
