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Chapter 1007 Found!

Tang Xiaodong is an astronomy enthusiast.

When he was in junior high school, he was very interested in an entry-level astronomical telescope introduced on the back cover of a magazine called "Boys and Girls".

He once wanted to use his work-study money to buy one, but after careful consideration, the money was still handed over to his mother to subsidize the family.

After all, the family was not rich at the time.

After Tang Xiaodong graduated from university and started working, like many filial children, he bought supplements for his parents in the first month's salary, and bought a plane for himself after leaving enough living expenses in the second month's salary. telescope.

Although now it seems that the astronomical telescope actually has more brackets than ordinary telescopes, and the multiples have not increased much, but the instruction manual sent along with the astronomical telescope and the popularization of astronomical knowledge still brought Tang Xiaodong great fun. .

As everyone knows, he has no hobbies other than astronomy. He doesn't smoke or drink, he doesn't go clubbing or play games, he's no different from an otaku. Unlike others, I chose the multi-storey top floor that most people don't go to - because there is an attic there, which is convenient for observing the sky.

Tang Xiaodong's city is a county-level city. According to the division of domestic cities, it can be regarded as a fourth-tier city. Because of limited conditions and no pollution, the sky is blue most of the time.With Tang Xiaodong's computer expertise, it is not a problem to develop in first- and second-tier cities, but he just said that those places are too polluted, and it is difficult to observe the sky at ordinary times, so he doesn't think about it at all.

For a hobby, giving up so much is quite personal.

In addition to exercising, Tang Xiaodong usually spends most of his time observing the sky and chatting with fellow astronomy lovers in the forum.

This evening was no exception.

Tang Xiaodong has no other hobbies, and he is not married now. Apart from repaying the mortgage, the next thing he pays is to buy an astronomical telescope.The one in hand is already the fifth astronomical telescope he bought.Not only the magnification is high, but the definition is also good, which is far beyond that of the telescope that just started to fool the rookie.

Tang Xiaodong once said in the forum that his biggest dream is to discover a new asteroid, meteor or comet, and name it after himself, just like Halley's Comet. In this way, he will be satisfied in this life.

Originally, the chances of this type of thing being successful were extremely low. After all, all planets, comets, and asteroids within the range that can be observed by the naked eye or even ordinary telescopes have already been named, but the one that appeared some time ago "Naughty Boy" made Tang Xiaodong's dream more urgent and real.

As long as you are persistent, any opportunity may appear!
Now is the time when everyone has eaten, and most people watch TV, or urge the children to write, chat with the family, etc. Tang Xiaodong's parents are not around, so his habit is to go directly to the attic , get out of the rooftop and start observing.

Today's weather is very clear. Tang Xiaodong had already discussed with everyone that the civilian aircraft was attacked by a Japanese military plane when he was at work. After he found out from the news that the pilot of the civilian aircraft was fine, he no longer cared about it—he was not after all. Military enthusiasts are not nationalists, and they firmly believe that it is enough to do their own thing well.

Adjusting the direction and level of the astronomical telescope, Tang Xiaodong narrowed his eyes and observed slowly.

The lens swept across the moon, and Tang Xiaodong squinted his eyes. There was nothing to observe on the moon. After all, there are only craters that can be observed on the moon, and they all have names—in fact, if you can record your name on the moon The crater is actually pretty good too.

However, for an ordinary astronomy enthusiast, it is too difficult to do this!

Well, in a flash, Tang Xiaodong seemed to see a black spot on the surface of the moon, but he didn't care about it, whether it was flying birds, low-altitude satellites or dust on the mirror surface, it might cause such a situation, the most important thing right now , is to observe the surroundings first, and see if there are any new discoveries.

Tang Xiaodong did not observe astronomy casually. After so many years, he also had a little experience. Usually, he would divide the sky into several equal parts according to the ecliptic, and observe an area every night, although this way may miss during the day and night. A lot of things are dropped, but since you are an amateur, isn't it just a chance to play?Once you come across it, you are lucky.Even if you can't touch it, seeing the combination of stars and imagining them as such beautiful and majestic constellations in the eyes of the ancients is quite a wonderful thing!
Today Tang Xiaodong is observing the areas on both sides of the moon, so it is inevitable that when moving the telescope, he will see the moon, but Tang Xiaodong is more experienced, and every time he moves to the moon, he will jump over it, right as a rest One eye.

After skipping twice in a row, Tang Xiaodong observed the entire area. Because of the existence of the moon, today's observation was not very good. After all, the reflection was too strong, and many places could not be observed.He secretly decided to observe again, if there is nothing to gain, then call it a day.

After adjusting the telescope, Tang Xiaodong watched slowly again while adjusting the angle. When he saw the edge of the moon, he hesitated for a moment. This time he didn't jump over it, and directly swept across the moon... Wait!
Tang Xiaodong had already aimed the mirror of the telescope at the other side of the moon, but a black spot flashed in the corner of his eye, which attracted him.

I just saw the location of this black spot, it doesn't seem to be here!
Is there something on the moon?
But it's impossible. In such a short period of time, one-tenth of the diameter of the moon's surface was covered. I'm afraid even the fastest flight is not so fast, right?
Is it a satellite?
It shouldn't be either!Satellites are usually on the surface of the earth. If they were orbiting, they would have gone to other places after such a period of time, and it is impossible to be so slow!
What would it be?
Tang Xiaodong's heart beat violently. He felt that there was a huge opportunity in front of him. If he seized it, it would be as good as leaving a name in astronomy!

Quickly moving the mirror angle, then adjusting the magnification, and slowly zooming in, Tang Xiaodong saw the black spot!
After observing for 5 minutes, Tang Xiaodong finally confirmed: that black spot was flying towards the moon!

What it is?Rocket?space shuttle?Or an alien spaceship?

Tang Xiaodong fell into confusion due to the lawsuit all over his head!

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