Could you deflect a laser around the Moon?

Or is there any point even trying?

03 November 2023

Presented by Will Tingle.

FULL-MOON

Photograph of a full moon, viewed from the Earth

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Thanks to Professor Michalis Zervas and Professor Simon Hooker for the answers!

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