Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin vs Edwin Hubble

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
IQN/A
Born1900
Died1979
OriginWendover, Buckinghamshire, England
Known ForExplanation of stellar spectra and composition of the Sun, more than 3,000,000 o
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Edwin Hubble
IQ170
Born1889
Died1953
OriginMarshfield, Missouri, U.S.
Known ForHubble sequence <br> Hubble's law

About Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

A British-born American astronomer and astrophysicist who proposed in her 1925 doctoral thesis that stars were composed primarily of hydrogen and helium

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About Edwin Hubble

A genius American astronomer who played a crucial role in establishing the fields of extragalactic astronomy and observational cosmology.

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The Verdict

Edwin Hubble has an estimated IQ of 170. Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin's IQ is not precisely estimated, but both are recognized as extraordinary minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin or Edwin Hubble?

Edwin Hubble had an estimated IQ of 170. Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin's IQ has not been formally estimated.

What is each genius known for?

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is known for: Explanation of stellar spectra and composition of the Sun, more than 3,000,000 observations of variable stars. Edwin Hubble is known for: Hubble sequence <br> Hubble's law.

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and Edwin Hubble are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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