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About this episode

Connie and Moiya debunk common lunar conspiracy theories surrounding the moon landing.

Moon landing deniers are all around us -- especially if you live in Russia! -- so Connie and Moiya are giving you the facts about flag poles, fuzzy shadows, and starless skies to combat the most common lunar conspiracy theories. Messages Watch and follow THAT'S A LOT, please! Watch on  YouTube ,  Instagram , and  Tiktok Become a star and join the patreon at  patreon.com/palebluepod ! Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on  PayPal   Listen to This Guy Sucked every Thursday Find Us Online Website:  palebluepod.com Patreon:  patreon.com/palebluepod Twitter:  twitter.com/PaleBluePod Instagram:  instagram.com/palebluepod Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier.  @GoAstroMo , Website:  moiyamctier.com Host Connie Gibbs.  @constar24 Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website:  mischastanton.com Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website:  shaemcmullin.com Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website:  evanjohnstonmusic.com About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and her best friend…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Moiya McTier, Connie Gibbs

Topics covered

• moon landing
• conspiracy theories
• astronomy
• space exploration
• science communication

Keywords

• moon landing
• conspiracy theories
• flag poles
• fuzzy shadows
• starless skies

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Organizations: Pale Blue Pod, Multitude

Places: Russia

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