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What do astronomers say about Moon landing deniers? Batting down the conspiracy theory with an assist from the 1969 Miracle Mets

  • Written by Michael Richmond, Professor of Astronomy and Physics, Rochester Institute of Technology
What do astronomers say about Moon landing deniers? Batting down the conspiracy theory with an assist from the 1969 Miracle MetsAstronaut Buzz Aldrin planted the U.S. flag on the Moon on July 20, 1969.Heritage Images/Hulton Archive via Getty ImagesWhat do astronomers say about Moon landing deniers? Batting down the conspiracy theory with an assist from the 1969 Miracle Mets

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