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How did Edwin Hubble prove Andromeda was a galaxy?

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How did a Cepheid variable star help Edwin Hubble prove the Andromeda Nebula was a galaxy?  Roger BradySan Quentin, California Cepheids are rare variable stars with periods ranging from about 1 to 120 days. Their light curve — a chart showing brightness over time — is characterized by rapid brightening followed by slow dimming inContinue reading "How did Edwin Hubble prove Andromeda was a galaxy?" The post How did Edwin Hubble prove Andromeda wa…

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Astronomy.com broke the news in United States on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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