Hubble's law explains that the reason most galaxies are moving away from one another is because the whole universe is expanding. Pick any two galaxies at random, and the chances are they’re ...

The Hubble law has a new suggested name, as members of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) have voted to recommend that the law now be known as the Hubble-Lemaître law.

Take a deep breath: the universe is not just big it’s mind-bogglingly, practically scandalously huge. And it’s growing. A century ago, Edwin Hubble peered through his telescope and shattered human ...

In 1929, American astronomer Edwin Hubble proposed that the more distant a galaxy is, the faster it appears to be receding from us, a concept that is known as Hubble's law.

Hubble’s law and the Hubble constant became entrenched among astronomers, while Slipher’s contribution was nearly forgotten. By nature, ...

But changing the name of the Hubble Law raises the questions of who should be honored in the naming of the laws of physics, and whether the IAU should be involved in any decision.

It's not simply Hubble's Law anymore, but the real history is far more complex than the stories you've heard. Newsletters Amazon Prime Day Share a News Tip. Featured. Featured. Breaking News.

A hundred years ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble revealed a universe of galaxies that existed beyond ours. His influence in astronomy continues to this day.

Hubble’s Law describes how objects in the expanding universe move away from each other with a velocity proportional to their distance apart.

The fate of the universe, or at least the Hubble tension, doesn’t just hinge on JWST. Many other facilities will come online in the next few years, providing more evidence for this investigation.