Vera Rubin
Vera Rubin was an influential American astronomer whose work significantly advanced the understanding of dark matter. Notably, her observations of galaxy rotation rates provided strong evidence for the existence of dark matter, revolutionizing astrophysics. As a trailblazer for women in science, Rubin faced gender discrimination in her field but remained a staunch advocate for increased representation of women in astronomy. Her legacy continues to inspire future generations of scientists, and her contributions to cosmology are widely acknowledged as foundational to modern astrophysics.
Born on Dec 23, 1928 (96 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,095 | $700,000 | 493$ |
| Israel | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 6,024 | $400,000 | 261$ |
| Totals | 2 | 17,871,522 | 12,119 | $1,100,000 | 754$ |
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Israel:
Vera Rubin measured the orbital speeds of stars in galaxies, contributing to the understanding of dark matter.
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Switzerland:
Vera Rubin was an American astronomer known for her pioneering work on dark matter.
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Honduras:
The observatory is named in honor of astronomer Vera Rubin.
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Ukraine:
Vera Rubin's work on the rotation of galaxies provided some of the first evidence for the existence of dark matter.
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Australia:
Vera Rubin was an American astronomer who, in the 1970s, made her name by measuring that the stars at the edge of the nearby Andromeda galaxy were moving just as fast as those at the centre.
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Belarus:
Vera Rubin was an astronomer who studied the rotation speeds of galaxies and whose discoveries confirmed the existence of dark matter.
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Taiwan:
The observatory is named after pioneering US astronomer Vera Rubin, whose research provided the first conclusive evidence for the existence of dark matter.
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Panama:
Rubin was an American astronomer whose pioneering work provided the first convincing evidence for the existence of dark matter.
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Norway:
Vera Rubin played a central role in the discovery of dark matter and the observatory is named after her.
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Switzerland:
The Vera-Rubin-Observatorium is named after the American astronomer Vera Rubin.
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