Edwin Powell Hubble Quotes

United States, Scientist
November 20, 1889 – September, 28, 1953.

Edwin Powell Hubble (November 20, 1889 – September 28, 1953) was an American astronomer. He played a crucial role in establishing the fields of extragalactic astronomy and observational cosmology and is regarded as one of the most important astronomers of all time.

The history of astronomy is a history of receding horizons.

Edwin Powell Hubble
- History
We find them smaller and fainter, in constantly increasing numbers, and we know that we are reaching into space, farther and farther, until, with the faintest nebulae that can be detected with the greatest telescopes, we arrive at the frontier of the known universe.

Edwin Powell Hubble
- Space
- Universe

The great spirals... apparently lie outside our stellar system.

Edwin Powell Hubble
- Great
Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.

Edwin Powell Hubble