[PAR] [TLE] Edwin Hubble [SEP] Edwin Powell Hubble (November 20, 1889 – September 28, 1953) was an American astronomer.  He played a crucial role in establishing the fields of extragalactic astronomy and observational cosmology and is regarded as one of the most important astronomers of all time. [PAR] [TLE] Hubble Space Telescope [SEP] The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a space telescope that was launched into low Earth orbit in 1990 and remains in operation.  Although not the first space telescope, Hubble is one of the largest and most versatile, and is well known as both a vital research tool and a public relations boon for astronomy.  The HST is named after the astronomer Edwin Hubble, and is one of NASA's Great Observatories, along with the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, the Chandra X-ray Observatory, and the Spitzer Space Telescope.
[PAR] [TLE] Edwin Hubble [ SEP ] Edwin Powell Hubble ( November 20 , 1889 – September 28 , 1953 ) was an American astronomer . He played a crucial role in establishing the fields of extragalactic astronomy and observational cosmology and is regarded as one of the most important astronomers of all time . [PAR] [TLE] Hubble Space Telescope [ SEP ] The Hubble Space Telescope ( HST ) is a space telescope that was launched into low Earth orbit in 1990 and remains in operation . Although not the first space telescope , Hubble is one of the largest and most versatile , and is well known as both a vital research tool and a public relations boon for astronomy . The HST is named after the astronomer Edwin Hubble , and is one of NASA 's Great Observatories , along with the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory , the Chandra X - ray Observatory , and the Spitzer Space Telescope .
What was the nationality of the astronomer who the Hubble Space Telescope is named after?
What was the nationality of the astronomer who the Hubble Space Telescope is named after ?
American
American