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Lema\^{i}tre's Hubble relationship

History and Philosophy of Physics 2011-08-31 v2 Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology

Abstract

Edwin Hubble is often credited with discovering the expanding Universe based on spectra taken by him. This statement is incorrect and we feel that it is the responsibility of those who are aware of the historical facts to set the record straight.

Cite

@article{arxiv.1104.3031,
  title  = {Lema\^{i}tre's Hubble relationship},
  author = {M. J. Way and Harry Nussbaumer},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1104.3031},
  year   = {2011}
}

Comments

3 page letter, more accurately reflects letter published in Physics Today, August 2011

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