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“No observational problem will not be solved by more data.”

Quote by Vera Rubin

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Vera Rubin was an accomplished astronomer known for her groundbreaking research on the rotation curves of galaxies. Her work revealed the existence of dark matter, making a significant contribution to the development of modern cosmology. Born on July 23, 1928, she passed away on December 25, 2016. more

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