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The Moon
Jake Yapp condenses the history of everything we ever thought we knew about the moon into four minutes.
What is the moon's connection to rabbits? How accurate were Ptolemy's 120 AD estimates of its distance size and distance from the Earth? Jake reveals these formerly held facts, along with many more.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Jake Yapp |
| Researcher | Nikki Morrison |
| Graphic Designer | Doug Pledger |
| Writer | Jake Yapp |
| Producer | Steve Doherty |
| Production Company | Giddy Goat Productions |
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