Vera Rubin

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What was unique about Vera Rubin's approach to studying galaxies? Vera Rubin
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What was unique about Vera Rubin's approach to studying galaxies?

Vera Rubin's unique approach involved focusing on the rotation curves of over 60 spiral galaxies, using spectrographic data to analyze how the rotational velocity varied with distance from the galactic center. Her meticulous and systematic observations revealed consistent anomalies that indicated the presence of dark matter, challenging previously accepted notions in astronomy.