Can I see the stuff astronauts left on the moon?

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Can I see the stuff astronauts left on the moon?

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Sep 7, 2015

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Using a telescope to view the moon is fascinating -- but could we see the leftovers of NASA's lunar expeditions? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about lunar landings and telescopes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Sep 7, 2015

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Can I see the stuff astronauts left on the moon?

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