Lemaı̂tre's Hubble relationship (original) (raw)

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Abstract

Edwin Hubble is often credited with discovering the expanding Universe based on spectra taken by him. This statement is incorrect and we feel that it is the responsibility of those who are aware of the historical facts to set the record straight.

Publication:

Physics Today

Pub Date:

2011

DOI:

10.1063/PT.3.1194

10.48550/arXiv.1104.3031

arXiv:

arXiv:1104.3031

Bibcode:

2011PhT....64h...8W

Keywords:

E-Print:

3 page letter, more accurately reflects letter published in Physics Today, August 2011