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Meanwhile, Professors of Astronomy Margaret J.Geller and John P. Huchra are measuring thespectra and velocity of distant galaxies at theWhipple Observatory. The pair plans to create athree-dimensional map of galaxy distributionacross the universe. Their unexpected resultsindicate that the universe is made up of giantbubble-like voids, whose boundaries are wheregalaxies reside...
Professor of Astronomy John P. Huchra said the series has always encouraged a willing suspension of scientific disbelief...
...Huchra said he was glad that the prize was awarded for astronomy research...
...used to be the case that no one in astronomy or astrophysics won," said Huchra. "There was a bit of prejudice against the field...
...surprised that someone like Joseph [Taylor] won, because he's a pretty sharp cookie," said Huchra...