Nightsky 21-11-23, 21:00 PM: Observing star Aldebaran in the Taurus constellation. Aldebaran is also known as "The Bulls Eye" as it is a Red giant star. In 2 million years time, the Pioneer 10, a spacecraft launched in 1972, will reach Aldebaran. Pioneer 10 was originally send to observe Jupiter. After it's mission was completed, the sonde continued it's travel to Aldebaran. The Pioneer 10 contains a golden plate with a discription of earth's location in the universe. Who knows if in 2 million years time, we will get mail from Aldebaran..
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