Edwin Hubble contributions to the universe By jesus.santiago Nov 20, 1889 Edwin Hubble's Birth Period: Nov 20, 1889 to Sep 28, 1953 Edwin Hubble Sep 1, 1914 Studies astronomy at the Yerkes Obsevatory He studies from 1914-1917 at University of Chicago Jan 1, 1919 Joins the staff of the Mount Wilson Observatory Jan 1, 1924 Demonstrates that galaxies beyond the Milky Way Jan 1, 1929 Using the work of Vesto Slipher, Hubble and Milton Humason identify Hubble's Law, proving that the Universe is expanding Jan 1, 1941 Helps design the Hale Telescope on Mount Palomar in Calfifornia 1941-1948 Sep 28, 1953 Edwin Hubble's Death