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Starts With A Bang — October 28, 2018

Happy Halloween from Starts With A Bang!

In a first, I have gone full-astrophysics for Halloween this year.

In all its golden glory, I have put together a James Webb Space Telescope costume this year, complete with sunshield and all!

Happy Halloween, followers!

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