04. Is it possible to get a tan in space? (A K2S Question)

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Yes. An astronaut on the Mir Space Station looked out a window and was wearing sunglasses. In just a few seconds he had a sunburn on his face but fortunately his eyes were protected.

Answer provided by Dr. Jonathan B. Clark


Image:K2S logosmall.jpg Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer


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