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Planet with Two Suns Detected by Ground-Based Telescope
A planet with two suns named Kepler 16-b was located using conventional astronomy last week. Discover why this is an important breakthrough that will lead to a better understanding of how planets form.
When I was in high school, the original Star Wars movie was a genuine blockbuster. Everyone loves a story about a hero’s journey.
It won seven academy awards including Best Visual Effects and Best Original Score. These were well-deserved because both of those aspects of the film were spectacular.
Unfortunately for the cast and crew, they were up against Woody Allen’s masterpiece Annie Hall that year, which put Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay out of reach. Even so, it’s arguably the most influential science fiction movie ever made.
Luke Skywalker’s Desolate Home Planet, Tatooine
One of those award winning special effects involves Luke Skywalker’s desolate home planet, Tatooine. His home world is a planet with two suns, and the twin sunsets depicted in the film are captivating.
