Edwin Hubble to V. M. Slipher, June 11, 1941, on the rotation of spiral galaxies and related theories
Dublin Core
Title
Edwin Hubble to V. M. Slipher, June 11, 1941, on the rotation of spiral galaxies and related theories
Subject
Hubble, Edwin
Slipher, V. M.
Astronomy
Nebula/nebulae
Galaxy/galaxies
Rotation
Description
Hubble expresses thanks for Slipher's paper on the rotation of spirals and sent images Slipher requested with the letter, mentioning use of Slipher's advice on the paper. He then mentions related theory and interpretations of the data but believes Slipher's view to be correct, which he will test against another theory taken by the majority of theory and observation.
Creator
Hubble, Edwin
Date
1941-06-11
Rights
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Format
Typed letter
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
Slipher_Hubble_042
Files
Collection
Reference
Hubble, Edwin, Edwin Hubble to V. M. Slipher, June 11, 1941, on the rotation of spiral galaxies and related theories, 1941-06-11
Cite As
Hubble, Edwin, “Edwin Hubble to V. M. Slipher, June 11, 1941, on the rotation of spiral galaxies and related theories,” Lowell Observatory Archives, accessed April 26, 2024, https://collectionslowellobservatory.omeka.net/items/show/1005.