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Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerised German Equatorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 lbs (13.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1118–1626mm (44\"–64\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatitude Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7°–77°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod Legs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Head Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 lbs (7.71 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCounterweights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 12 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlew Speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEQ North \/ EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSidereal, Solar, Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriodic Error Correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB, autoguider, 3 AUX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC, 3.5A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar+ with 40,000+ object database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\" Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Tube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced VX Equatorial Mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel Tripod with Accessory Tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 x 12 lb Counterweights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28mm 2\" Eyepiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\" Star Diagonal with 1.25\" Adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8x50 Finderscope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDC Power 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Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Supervise use at all times, especially around children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem #: 12035 \/ 12035-CGL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced VX 700 Mak Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope Kit\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55897326027126,"sku":"050234120357","price":3099.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/2235\/3014\/files\/CelestronAdvancedVX7_MaksutovCassegrainProductPhoto1.webp?v=1752834894"},{"product_id":"celestron-advanced-vx-8-sct","title":"Celestron Advanced VX 8\" SCT Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aZ0h7oIsgxo?si=dmgbXRwZZWjzPD0G\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Compact Powerhouse for Imaging and Observation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron Advanced VX 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope offers an excellent blend of performance, portability, and value. Ideal for visual astronomers and aspiring imagers, this kit combines the popular 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA with Celestron’s feature-packed Advanced VX equatorial mount. With a lightweight optical tube, smart software tools, and serious astrophotography features, it’s the perfect setup for skywatchers ready to take their hobby to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\" f\/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA versatile performer with 2032mm focal length and 843x light-gathering power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarBright XLT Coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnhanced transmission for brighter, more contrast-rich images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced VX German Equatorial Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReliable tracking with support for astrophotography essentials like PEC, autoguiding, and meridian flip imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Dual Saddle Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorks with CG-5 and CGE dovetails, as well as longer Vixen-format plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25mm eyepiece (81x), 1.25\" star diagonal, 6x30 finderscope, 12 lb counterweight, and NexStar+ hand control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain Versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA is a proven all-rounder. Whether you’re observing lunar craters, planetary detail, or deep-sky objects like globular clusters and galaxies, this scope delivers crisp, high-contrast views. It offers 84% more light-gathering than a 6\" telescope in a tube that’s compact and easy to transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced VX Mount\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron’s Advanced VX mount includes premium features often reserved for more expensive mounts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 lb payload capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Star Polar Alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePPEC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoTo system with 40,000+ celestial objects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobust 2” steel tripod with wide stance for extra stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree AUX ports, USB, and autoguider input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoftware Suite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron PWI (CPWI)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeveloped with PlaneWave Instruments, CPWI offers graphical control, precision alignment models, and full ASCOM compatibility for third-party software integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarry Night Special Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan sessions, simulate the sky, and control your telescope via PC with this advanced software package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptical Tube Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e203.2mm (8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2032mm (f\/10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Eyepiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm (81x magnification)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution (Rayleigh\/Dawes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.69\"\/0.57\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Gathering Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e843x human eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Obstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64mm (31% by diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e432mm (17\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 lbs (5.9 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMount Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerised German Equatorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstrument Load Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 lbs (13.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1118–1626mm (44–64\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatitude Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7°–77°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod Leg Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" (50.8mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Head Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 lbs (7.71 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCounterweights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × 12 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlew Speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEQ North \/ EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePEC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB, autoguider, 3 AUX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC, 3.5A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar+ with 40,000+ object database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced VX Equatorial Mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\" Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25mm Eyepiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.25” Star Diagonal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6x30 Finderscope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 lb Counterweight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDC Power Cable (item# 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Doing so may cause permanent eye damage or blindness. 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Tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerised Dual Fork Alt-Az\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlew Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 speeds, max 5°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlt-Az, EQ North\/South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlignment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkyAlign, Two-Star, Solar System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePEC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal 16-channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 AUX, Autoguide, USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12VDC, 1.5A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarry Night SE + SkyPortal App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e432mm (17\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61 lbs (27.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod Leg Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar Safety Warning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever view the Sun without a certified solar filter. 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Always supervise children during telescope use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem #: 11007 \/ 11007-CGL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e CPC Deluxe 800 HD Computerized Telescope\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55897326584182,"sku":"050234110075","price":4109.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/2235\/3014\/files\/CelestronCPCDeluxe800EdgeHDProductPhoto1.webp?v=1752831205"},{"product_id":"celestron-cpc-deluxe-925-edgehd","title":"Celestron CPC Deluxe 925 EdgeHD Computerized Telescope","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rbrEz8HNXs0?si=scEjbOjUAfQk_VKd\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCelestron CPC Deluxe 925 HD Computerized Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional-Grade Performance for Visual Astronomy and Astrophotography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CPC Deluxe 925 HD delivers incredible clarity and precision with a versatile setup trusted by astronomers around the world—including the International Space Station and the late Professor Stephen Hawking. 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