Designates October 5, 2026, as "National Beyond the Milky Way Day" to celebrate a significant scientific achievement.
The bill expresses support for designating October 5, 2026, as "National Beyond the Milky Way Day" to honor the discovery that Earth's galaxy is not the entirety of the universe. This resolution commemorates the historic observation made by astronomer Edwin Hubble in 1923, which demonstrated the existence of galaxies beyond the Milky Way. It recognizes the contributions of Henrietta Swan Leavitt, whose work enabled this discovery, and celebrates the spirit of scientific exploration.
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