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Science and Misidentification in Astronomy

Updated 2026-06-26 15:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Astronomers sometimes misidentify objects due to errors or misunderstandings. These mistakes can lead to humorous situations.

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Scientific American
Sometimes we mistake one kind of object with another to disastrous effect
2026-06-26 14:30 UTC
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