
Dead Planets Society: A Neverending Solar Eclipse
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Creating a Constant Eclipse on Earth
Exploring the idea of placing a giant sunshade in low Earth orbit to create a moving eclipse shadow, the chapter delves into the technical aspects of maintaining the eclipse using Lagrange points in the solar system. The conversation humorously suggests using mirrors, manipulating planets, and discusses the challenges and risks involved in causing a constant total eclipse on Earth.
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