NASA Invites Media, Public to Join Voyager 1 One-Light Day Activities
Launched nearly 50 years ago in 1977, NASA’s Voyager 1 on Wednesday, Nov. 18 will have traveled one light-day from Earth, which is more than 16 billion miles (25.9 billion kilometers).
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On Tuesday, Nov. 17, NASA invites the world to participate in “Shine Bright for Voyager’s Light-Day” by creating a symbolic wave of golden light encircling the planet after sunset. NASA has created a website that enables smart phones and tablets to flash “VGR”, Voyager’s call sign, in morse code.
For more information about how to participate in “Shine Bright for Voyager Light-Day,” visit:
Everyone is encouraged to capture photos or videos of their light-day signal and share it on social platforms, tagging @NASA.
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