TITLE:
The science of Star wars / Jeanne Cavelos.
By:
Publication Date:
1999-2000
Publication Information:
New York : St. Martin's Griffin,
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
273 p.
Subject Term:
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 243) and index.
Summary:
How possible is this galaxy far, far away?In this entertaining and informative work, former NASA scientist andStar Wars fan Jeanne Cavelos explores the scientificpossibilities and questions raised by the Star Wars films andbooks. From Star Wars: A New Hope to The Phantom Menace, Cavelos leaves no stone unturned in her attempt to question the basicscientific principles underlying the technology of America's mostpopular science fiction series.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780312263874
General Note:
An astrophysicist's independent examination of space travel, aliens, planets, and robots as portrayed in the Star wars films and books.
