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The Carnegie Institution for Science is dedicated to scientific discovery and supporting exceptional individuals in an atmosphere of independence.
Washington D.C.
Joined March 2009
The @HSFdn 51 Pegasi b Fellowship backs bold research in planetary astronomy—from exoplanets to Solar System origins. As a host, Carnegie Science offers Fellows freedom to explore big questions at the Observatories, Earth & Planets Lab, or both.Learn more:
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The @HSFdn 51 Pegasi b Fellowship supports early-career scientists exploring big questions in planetary astronomy. Carnegie Science is proud to be a host institution. Fellows can join us at the Observatories, the Earth & Planets Lab, or both. Apply here:
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#VeraRubin reminded us that the true reward isn’t prizes or awards—it’s the discovery. More quotes👇 . #StayCurious #CaptureTheCosmos #ScienceQuotes #MondayMotivation #WomeninSTEM
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As a proud host institution for the @HSFdn 51 Pegasi b Fellowship, Carnegie Science offers Fellows the chance to work at Carnegie Observatories, the Earth & Planets Laboratory, or both. Learn more:.
Planet formation. Exoplanet atmospheres. Cosmic origins. @HSFdn 51 Pegasi b Fellows at Carnegie Science dive deep into the biggest questions in planetary astronomy. Apply now to join us at Carnegie Observatories, the Earth & Planets Lab, or both:.
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Planet formation. Exoplanet atmospheres. Cosmic origins. @HSFdn 51 Pegasi b Fellows at Carnegie Science dive deep into the biggest questions in planetary astronomy. Apply now to join us at Carnegie Observatories, the Earth & Planets Lab, or both:.
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A timeless message from someone who spent her life helping us see our place in the universe. More inspirational quotes from #VeraRubin👇 . #CaptureTheCosmos #ScienceQuotes #StayCurious #MondayMotivation #WomeninSTEM
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"We have peered into a new world and have seen that it is more mysterious and more complex than we had imagined." . - Vera Rubin. Need more #MondayMotivation? . #CaptureTheCosmos #ScienceQuotes #StayCurious
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The tools are only part of the story! . More #VeraRubin quotes to help spark YOUR imagination👇 . #CaptureTheCosmos #ScienceQuotes #StayCurious
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🏅 In 1993, Vera Rubin received the National Medal of Science—presented by President Clinton and Vice President Gore at the White House. The honor recognized her groundbreaking work on galaxy rotation and dark matter.
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In this 1989 portrait by photographer Mark Godfrey, Vera Rubin poses with a portion of her collection of celestial globes. Her collection began when her astronomy professor at Vassar College offered her an old celestial globe that was about to be discarded.
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Vera Rubin and fellow women astronomers in the console room of the 2.5-meter du Pont telescope at Carnegie Science’s Las Campanas Observatory in October 1985. Rubin broke barriers for women in astronomy and was an advocate for women in STEM throughout her career.
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In this 1984 photo, Vera Rubin and Kent Ford are hard at work!. Rubin and Ford’s 1970 paper on the Andromeda Galaxy’s flat rotation curve kicked off a scientific revolution. By 1980, the case for dark matter was undeniable!
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In 1972, Rubin used this “measuring machine” at Carnegie to analyze spectra from spiral galaxies. The result? Flat rotation curves—and some of the strongest observational support for dark matter.
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In this photo from the 1970s, Vera Rubin is pictured at Kitt Peak using a powerful spectrograph built by Kent Ford. The duo used it to track galaxy rotations and revealed the first strong evidence of dark matter. The device was so revolutionary it’s now in the Smithsonian!
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🔬In 1965, Vera Rubin joined Carnegie Science to focus fully on research. This photo from that year shows her at Lowell Observatory with Kent Ford—his back to the camera in a hard hat—during one of their very first observing runs!
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🏞️ Vera Rubin at Bear Lake with her kids in 1961. All four earned Ph.D.s in the sciences or math. She once wrote: “I succeeded in two goals—to raise a family and to be an astronomer.” .#VeraRubin #STEMFamilies
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🎓 At Vassar, Rubin studied under the legacy of Maria Mitchell—the first American woman astronomer. In this 1948 photo, she poses at the observatory where her dream was taking shape.
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🔭 It all started with a cardboard tube. As a child, Rubin built her first telescope with her father—and a free linoleum tube she carried home by bus.
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From a homemade telescope to dark matter discoveries—Vera Rubin reshaped our view of the universe. ✨. We’re sharing 10 iconic photos from the newly digitized Carnegie archives that capture her life, legacy, and love of science. 🧵.#VeraRubin . 🔗
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RT @giantmagellan: Big news: @VRubinObs revealed its first images—offering an early glimpse at the survey science that will reshape astrono….
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