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NASA explicitly stated they do not study astrology because it is not considered a real science

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It's almost cute how often people confuse astronomers with astrologers, mostly because one group literally went to the moon and the other group blames it for their bad moods. NASA had to officially release a statement explaining they only do astronomy, shutting down rumors that they were secretly altering the zodiac signs.

NASA explicitly stated they do not study astrology because it is not considered a real science
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