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In 1918 he used Cepheid variables to estimate the size of the Milky Way. The Shapley Supercluster of galaxies is named after him as well.
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Who made the most recent contribution to astronomy?
That's a really hard one to answer. If you are talking about historical or "famous" figures in astronomy, it would depend on the list provided. If you are talking about who made the latest contribution in general, well there are tons of papers constantly being published, so it will change frequently.
What is study of the universe beyond earth?
Astronomy
Are rocks studied in the scientific discipline of astronomy?
There is a branch of astronomy called planetary astronomy that takes geology and uses it to examine other planets, so yes rocks are studied in astronomy.
Who is the first university in the Philippines offered the course of BS Astronomy?
Rizal Technological University in Mandaluyong City is the first and currently the only school that offers courses in astronomy such as B.S. Astronomy Technology and MS in Astronomy
What is astronomy related to?
As one of the sciences astronomy is most closely related to mathematics, physics and chemistry.
What contribution did Aristotle have in astronomy?
chupz
What were Egyptian discoveries in astronomy?
The Great contribution to astronomy from ancient Egypt was the Almagest.
What h is a satellite has made a major contribution to astronomy?
Hubble
What is the greatest contribution of Galileo galilei?
astronomy space telescope
What is a German contribution to astronomy?
The German Johannes Kepler and his laws of planetary motion is an important contribution to science and astronomy
Where was hypatia most memorable contribution was in the field of?
Math & astronomy.
What was Kepler contribution to astronomy?
He showed that the planets traveled in elliptical orbits
How did Helen Hogg make a contribution to field of astronomy?
She is best remembered for her astronomy column, which ran from 1951 until 1981.
What was Babylon's contribution?
The largest contribution from the Babylons was the introduction of Math and Astronomy. The Babylons numerical system helped create the 360 degree system.
What scientific contribution did evelyn Hutchinson make?
She discovered astronomy which led to future inventions
What important contribution did Newton make to the science of astronomy?
Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 1680's.
What are the scientific contributions of ancient Greece had on the ecosystem?
They did create astronomy which is kinda of a scientific contribution and an impact on the ecosystem.
