dec 12, 1921 - Major Discoveries
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Determined how bright stars were and how far away they were.
Astronomers were able to estimate the Magellanic Clouds to be in the range of 100,00 light years from Earth due to her discoveries.
Hubble was able to discover other galaxies using Leavitt's findings.
She is credited with helping us to understand the size of the Universe.
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Henrietta Leavitt
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