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  4. Why the night is dark? A 200 years old question.

Why the night is dark? A 200 years old question.

  • Post author:robinet
  • Post published:5 May 2023
  • Post category:A2C / High-energy astroparticles / Press and media

Publised in The Conversation, “Why the night is dark? A 200 years old question” (French only). Jonathan Biteau (Pôle A2C, équipe APHE) et al.

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