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“In this way, Edwin Hubble worked out the distances to nine different galaxies. We now know that our galaxy is only one of some hundred thousand million that can be seen using modern telescopes, each galaxy itself containing some hundred thousand million stars.”

Quote by Stephen Hawking

Book:A Brief History Of Time: From Big Bang To Black Holes

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A Brief History Of Time: From Big Bang To Black Holes

This book offers a non-technical exploration of astrophysics, covering topics such as the big bang theory, black holes, and the nature of space and time. Written by renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, it aims to make complex scientific concepts accessible to the general reader. more

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Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking was a renowned British theoretical physicist known for his contributions to the fields of black hole theory and cosmology. Born on January 8, 1942, he overcame the challenges of ALS to become a global icon of science and perseverance. more

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Book:A Brief History Of Time: From Big Bang To Black Holes

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