Could the science fiction of "Star Wars "be the actual science of tomorrow? -How close are we to creating robots that look and act like R2-D2 and C-3PO?-Can we access a "force" with our minds to move objects and communicate telepathically with each other?-How might spaceships like the "Millennium Falcon "make the exhilarating jump into hyperspace?What kind of environment could spawn a Wookiee?-Could a single blast from the Death Star destroy an entire planet?-Could light sabers possibly be built, and if so, how would they work?-Do "Star Wars "aliens look like "real" aliens might?-What would living on a desert planet like Tatooine be like?-Why does Darth Vader require an artificial respirator? Discover the answers to these and many other fascinating questions as a noted scientist and "Star Wars "enthusiast explores "The Science of Star Wars."
- ISBN10 1429971762
- ISBN13 9781429971768
- Publish Date 1 April 2007 (first published 15 April 1999)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint St. Martin's Press
- Format eBook
- Language English