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Did you know that Leon is the biggest space nerd of the Scitech Planetarium crew? This month we turn the tables and let Beth ask all the questions. We also introduce new segments for some fresh perspectives on space news.
First, what's in the sky this month as usual.
Space Flight Focus: Beth asks Leon about recent attempts to land on the moon and whether we'd call them successes or failures.
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Constellation of the Month: Carina (and Leon manages to talk about Dune Part 2.)
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