newton - einstein - hubble
Einstein’s peculiar geometric theory of gravity no
more explains gravity than did Newton’s before
him. However, in the hands of pure
mathematicians general relativity provoked an
explosion of cosmological abstractions.
In response, critics suggested that astronomical
theory had merged with science fiction. The
theorized universe could no longer be seen,
measured, or tested in traditional ways.
“As far as the laws of
mathematics refer to
reality, they are not
certain, and as far as they
are certain, they do not
refer to reality.”
Albert Einstein
“Equipped with his five
senses, man explores the
universe around him and
calls the adventure Science.”
Edwin Hubble
By studying the light from distant galaxies,
astronomer Edwin Hubble suggested in 1929
that the universe could be expanding. This
interpretation was embraced by astronomers
and, in combination with Einstein’s theory of
relativity, led to one of the most popular ideas
in cosmology today.
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