Edwin Powell Hubble

Society Meeting

Thursday, 16th April 2020 (19:45 - 22:00)

Venue: swmcmeet

'Edwin Powell Hubble' is the topic of Roy Gunson's presentation this week. Roy will show the family's history, including its beginnings in England, its immigration to America, Hubble's early attempts to avoid working for the family business, his time in the war, and his long career as an astronomer and his notable discoveries.

Watch the talk on our Youtube channel

Speaker: Roy Gunson

Born 1950. Retired in 2011 after 32 years at Sheffield Hallam University, prior working in various Research Associations. Been an amateur astronomer since age 10 or so. Interested in History, a recreational wargamer and an interest in genealogy and history. Have been giving talks on Astronomy and associated historical topics since retirement. Currently Programme Co-ordinator of Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society.