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Milton L. Humason

American astronomer (1891-1972) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 80

Milton La Salle Humason was an American astronomer. He worked with Edwin Hubble to measure the redshift of nebulas in the early 20th century, providing evidence of the expansion of the universe.

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United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1891 to 1972 · aged 80

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