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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | This is a reference to the myth that the {{w|Great Wall of China}} is the only | + | This is a reference to the myth that the {{w|Great Wall of China}} is the only manmade object that can be seen from the {{w|Moon}} (or from space) with the naked eye. {{w|Great_Wall_of_China#Visibility_from_space|It cannot}}! The statement in the comic, however, is actually true, as the features on the Moon is indeed craters and valleys on the surface of the Moon. Except for the {{w|Sun}} (see title text) all other {{w|Astronomical object|celestial bodies}} can only be seen as points of light by the unaided human eye. |
− | + | The title text states that one is sometimes able to see {{w|sunspots}}. However, looking at the sun risks extensive damage to the eye and should NEVER be done, unless you still have your {{w|solar eclipse}} glasses from the {{w|Solar_eclipse_of_August_21,_2017|2017 solar eclipse}}. By using them you could see very large sun spots, if there are any at the present time. | |
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− | The title text states that one is sometimes able to see | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | :[Megan is holding her arm up towards Ponytail as they stand atop a large brick wall | + | :[Megan is holding her arm up towards Ponytail as they stand atop a large brick wall to the left of a tower with three small windows.] |
:Megan: Did you know that the moon's craters and plains are the only structures on the surface of a celestial body that can be seen with the naked eye from the Great Wall of China? | :Megan: Did you know that the moon's craters and plains are the only structures on the surface of a celestial body that can be seen with the naked eye from the Great Wall of China? | ||