Expressing support for the designation of October 5, 2026, as the "National Beyond the Milky Way Day" and celebrating a transformative achievement in American science.
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Summary
This resolution expresses support for designating October 5, 2026, as 'National Beyond the Milky Way Day' to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of Edwin Hubble's 1923 discovery that Andromeda is a galaxy beyond the Milky Way. The resolution honors the contributions of astronomers Hubble and Henrietta Leavitt, recognizes Carnegie Science and Mount Wilson Observatory, and encourages educational institutions and communities to mark the occasion through science education and public engagement.
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