#RIP #VeraRubin.
??? with Kent Ford in the 1950s, she found the predicted rotation of the #galaxies did not follow the observable data. This led to the discovery of #darkmatter.
what has not been said much is how she fought antiquated conventions and stifling prejudice when women were not expected and even allowed to pursue higher learning. A good part of the cosmological #science we now know and study are due to her diligence.
#muchrespect #keepfightingidiotswithscience #fuckyoudumbpeople #fuckyou2016