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Vera Rubin was a pioneering American astronomer whose work provided critical evidence for the existence of dark matter. Here are some of her notable quotes:
1. **On Dark Matter:**
– ”We see the light, but not what is giving off the light. It is only in the past decade or so that we have begun to appreciate that most of the matter in the universe does not give off light, and yet it is still very much there.”
2. **On Perseverance:**
– ”Don’t let anyone keep you down for silly reasons such as who you are.”
3. **On Scientific Discovery:**
– ”Science progresses best when observations force us to alter our preconceptions.”
4. **On Gender Equality:**
– ”There is no problem in science that can be solved by a man that cannot be solved by a woman.”
5. **On Astronomy:**
– ”In a spiral galaxy, the ratio of dark-to-light matter is about a factor of ten. That’s probably a good first guess for the ratio in our universe.”
6. **On Curiosity:**
– ”We have peered into a new world, and have seen that it is more mysterious and more complex than we had imagined. Still more mysteries of space remain hidden, and more surprises await us as we probe deeper into the cosmos.”
7. **On Her Legacy:**
– ”We must look for goals that are not about ourselves but about the betterment of all people.”
These quotes capture Rubin’s profound insights into the universe, her advocacy for gender equality, and her dedication to the pursuit of knowledge.