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Sputnik Kits Draw U.S. Public Interest For Space Watch
The National Geographic Society sells a $2 Sputnik watcher kit including a map, a transparent satellite finder, and an instruction sheet. The finder aids moon watching and locating the satellite, with experts noting the Sputnik orbit is not precisely known. Six people camped outside the shop as sales began, signaling public eagerness for space viewing aids.
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