[[An astronomer stands in front of a huge telescope, looking through the eyepiece.]]
Astronomer: I've discovered an Earth-sized planet in a star's habitable zone! It even has oceans! And visible weather!
To mess with an astronomer, put a mirror in the path of their telescope.
{{Title text: They have a telescope pointed RIGHT AT US!}}
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