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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 27, 2016 · Vera Rubin, Pioneering Astronomer, Dies at 88. The trail-blazing scientist confirmed the existence of mysterious dark matter and served as a champion for women and minorities in science.
Jun 11, 2019 · Vera Rubin changed the way we think of the universe by showing that galaxies are mostly dark matter.
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...
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...
Dec 25, 2023 · Vera Rubin found a lifetime of wonder in the dark skies. The trailblazer revolutionized our understanding of galaxies and the makeup of matter in the cosmos. By Elizabeth Gamillo | Published ...
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.
