Famous quote by Edwin Powell Hubble

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The history of astronomy is a history of receding horizons
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"The history of astronomy is a history of receding horizons"

- Edwin Powell Hubble

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This quote by Edwin Powell Hubble talks with the ever-evolving nature of astronomy. It recommends that as our understanding of the universe expands, so too do the limits of what we can observe and understand. As our knowledge of the universe broadens, our perspectives recede, suggesting that the even more we discover, the much more we find. This quote is a tip that the background of astronomy is among constant progression and also exploration. It is a pointer that the universe is large as well as ever-changing, which our understanding of it is continuously advancing. Hubble's quote is a suggestion that the history of astronomy is just one of exploration and exploration, and that the much more we check out, the more we discover.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Edwin Powell Hubble between November 20, 1889 and September 28, 1953. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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