US astronomer after whom a space telescope is named (6)

I believe the answer is:

hubble

(Other definitions for hubble that I've seen before include "Space telescope - American astronomer" , "scientist" , "[LAWMAKER] ?" , "US astronomer, his Constant" , "Hookah" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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