{"product_id":"the-science-of-star-wars-the-scientific-facts-behind-the-force-space-travel-and-more-9781944686284","title":"The Science of Star Wars: The Scientific Facts Behind the Force, Space Travel, and More!","description":"\u003cb\u003eStar Wars takes place in a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but the science used by Luke Skywalker, Kylo Ren, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and the rest are rooted in the technology and physics we have here on earth. What is possible and what is not?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCapturing the imagination and hearts of crowds worldwide, \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e is a fantastic feat of science fiction and fantasy. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Science of Star Wars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e addresses 50 topics that span the movies' universe such as battle technology, alien life, space travel, etc. You'll find fascinating explorations of the physics of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e, its plausibility, and more. The perfect \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e gift for fans of the saga, this book addresses many unanswered, burning questions, including: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow long before we get a \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e speeder off the ground?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat exactly \u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e the Force?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow could Kylo Ren stop a blaster shot in mid-air?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow could we live on a gas giant like Bespin, or a desert planet like Tatooine?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNature versus nurture: How does it play out in the making of Jedi?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow much would it cost to build the Death Star?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe marvel at the variety of creatures and technology and the mystery behind the force. But how much of the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e world is rooted in reality? Could we see some of the extraordinary inventions materialize in our world? This uncomplicated, entertaining read makes it easy to understand how advanced physics concepts, such as wormholes and Einstein's theory of relativity, apply to the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e universe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Science of Star Wars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e explains to non-technical readers how physics and fantasy might merge to allow for the possibility of interstellar travel; communication with foreign but intelligent lifeforms; human-like robots; alien planets fit for human life; weapons and spacecraft such as laser guns, light sabers, and the Millennium Falcon; and Force-like psychokinetic powers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the 21st Century, we're on the edge of developing much of the technology from \"a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away\"... These fantasies aren't as impossible as you might think  Written for every fan of George Lucas's films, you don't need to be a Jedi or an astrophysicist at NASA to appreciate all of Mark Brake and Jon Chase's fun and informative analysis of this classic series in \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Science of Star Wars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e. Prepare your mind to make the jump to light speed and find out about the facts behind one of our favorite modern epics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Racehorse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/15\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781944686284\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d","brand":"Mark Brake, Jon Chase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43112160264373,"sku":"9781944686284","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_e1f89e75-53c0-4b67-aff2-d4c6b142aa43.jpg?v=1693930000","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-science-of-star-wars-the-scientific-facts-behind-the-force-space-travel-and-more-9781944686284","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}