O'Raifeartaigh, Cormac (2013) The contribution of VM Slipher to the discovery of the expanding universe. In: Origins of the Expanding Universe 1912-1932. Astronomical Society of the Pacific. ISBN 978-1-58381-826-8
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Abstract
A brief history of the discovery of the expanding universe is presented, with an emphasis on the seminal contribution of VM Slipher. It is suggested that the well-known Hubble graph of 1929 could also be known as the Hubble-Slipher graph. It is also argued that the discovery of the expanding universe matches the traditional view of scientific advance as a gradual process of discovery and acceptance, and does not concur with the Kuhnian view of science progressing via abrupt paradigm shifts.
Item Type: | Book Section |
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Departments or Groups: | *NONE OF THESE* |
Divisions: | School of Science |
SWORD Depositor: | CM Technicians |
Depositing User: | Cormac O'Raifeartaigh |
Date Deposited: | 20 Aug 2014 14:16 |
Last Modified: | 22 Aug 2016 10:27 |
URI: | http://repository-testing.wit.ie/id/eprint/2868 |
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