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Japan’s moon landing picture might be the space photo of the decade (mashable.com)
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[–] JoMomma@lemm.ee 12 points 2 years ago (2 children)

"The lander was at most 10 meters off its mark, according to space agency officials, which is comparable to 11 yards or less." Lol

Are we adding yards to clarify the distance for the benefit of American football players?

[–] HurlingDurling@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

As an American, I need this in hamberders in order to understand, don't give me none of that commie metric system crap.

/jk

[–] huf@hexbear.net 0 points 2 years ago

how much is that in sqrt(football field)? i'm lost.