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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:alma_mater
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gptkb:Columbia_University
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1928-07-23
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:4
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gptkbp:collaborated_with
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gptkb:John_Bahcall
gptkb:Robert_Kirshner
gptkb:Sandra_Faber
gptkb:J._Richard_Gott
gptkb:David_Spergel
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gptkbp:contribution
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study of galaxy clusters
evidence for dark matter
observations of the Andromeda Galaxy
rotation curves of spiral galaxies
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gptkbp:death_date
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2016-12-25
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gptkbp:fellowship
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gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkb:American_Physical_Society
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gptkbp:field
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gptkb:astronomy
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Vera C. Rubin
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gptkbp:influenced
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public understanding of science
astronomy education
scientific research funding
scientific policy
women in science
gender equality in science
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Harlow_Shapley
gptkb:Cecilia_Payne-Gaposchkin
gptkb:George_Gamow
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gptkbp:known_for
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dark matter research
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gptkbp:legacy
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influence on future generations of astronomers
advocacy for women in STEM
pioneering women in astronomy
impact on astrophysics
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:notable_work
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Rubin's Theorem
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:place_of_birth
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gptkb:Phoenix,_Arizona
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gptkbp:place_of_death
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gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
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gptkbp:research
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gptkb:spectroscopy
observational astronomy
photometry
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gptkbp:research_focus
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galaxy rotation curves
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Robert_Rubin
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gptkbp:work_location
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gptkb:Carnegie_Institution_for_Science
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Large_Synoptic_Survey_Telescope_project
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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