Double-Bladed "Lightsaber" Found In Galaxy Not So Far Away | |
Double-Bladed "Lightsaber" Found In Galaxy Not So Far Away ![]() NASA is having a little fun with the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens this week, but the image from the Hubble Space Telescope does look a bit familiar. With Star Wars: The Force Awakens in theaters now, it makes sense that our national space agency would have a little fun with the release. The interesting part is what they used - an image from the Hubble Space Telescope of a star being born. What appears to be a double-bladed lightsaber is actually gases shooting forth from new star. And the phenomenon is actually happening here in the Milky Way in an area NASA calls the Orion B molecular cloud complex, which is only about 1,350 light years away. "Science fiction has been an inspiration to generations of scientists and engineers, and the film series Star Wars is no exception," said John Grunsfeld, astronaut and associate administrator for the NASA Science Mission directorate. "There is no stronger case for the motivational power of real science than the discoveries that come from the Hubble Space Telescope as it unravels the mysteries of the universe." We'll let the experts explain the effect:
Of course, if we see another image of a small object jumping to hyperspace, then we can have a real conversation. NASA also is using the Force to call on potential candidates to be the next Han Solo, so if you feel a pull toward NASA's website, you'll know why and give in to apply. Source: NASA | |
You do know that "double-edged" and "double-bladed" don't mean the same thing... Right? | |
Yeah, I caught myself in the story, but forgot to fix the headline. That has been rectified. Thanks. | |
So, what we're saying here is...THE EMPIRE'S HURLED A GIANT LIGHT SABER AT US!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!! | |
so current version of death star is size of entire galaxy? they rly dont know when to give up do they? | |