Episode #93 – Why Deny the Moon Landings? (Part III)

Once someone has embraced the moon landing hoax conspiracy it can be hard to change their mind. More often than not it’s arguments concerning the Van Allen radiation belts and tiny photographic cross-hairs that convince people that the moon landings were faked. What makes these arguments so convincing? Should they be believed? In the season finale Sebastian evaluates these claims and even speaks to someone who worked on the Apollo missions. Can we finally put this conspiracy theory to rest? Tune in and find out how radiation donuts, golf balls on the moon, and Neil Armstrong’s love of hobbits all play a role in the story.

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Illustration of the Van Allen radiation belts
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The route taken by Apollo through the Van Allen belts. Note how the most intense sections of the inner belt are avoided.
The 1998 scan of an image that has a disappearing crosshair, compared to a better quality 2004 scan. It becomes clear that the crosshair was washed out due to a poor quality scan.
Two images of the flag on the moon. Aldrin moves, but the flag stays weirdly still… almost like it’s on the moon.