The Science (& Fiction) of Star Wars: Part 1
Happy Star Wars Day! In the spirit of May the 4th, here’s a couple of fun little things about the Star Wars universe and how they relate to real astronomical concepts.
Chicxulub: The End of the Age of Reptiles
66 million years ago, an asteroid the size of Mount Everest collided with Earth and eradicated the dinosaurs. Come on a journey back in time and experience this cataclysm while we sift through the aftermath to piece together this prehistoric tale of destruction and survival.
ESA’s Hera Mission (Updated)
ESA's Hera mission has launched! This is a follow up to the NASA DART mission which intentionally impacted a spacecraft into an asteroid in 2022. This spacecraft is being sent to investigate the aftermath and will provide invaluable insight into how best to protect Earth from rogue asteroids.