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The Science of Star Wars Paperback - 2000

by Jeanne Cavelos; Joe Veltre (Editor)

A former NASA astrophysicist examines the scientific possibility of the space travel, aliens, and robots that are part of the fantastical world of "Star Wars." Cavelos makes complex physics concepts fascinating and easy to understand. Timed to publish with the video release of "Episode I: The Phantom Menace."


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It comes into view as a small, pale dot against the blackness of space.

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  • Title The Science of Star Wars
  • Author Jeanne Cavelos; Joe Veltre (Editor)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st
  • Pages 256
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher St. Martins Press-3PL, New York
  • Date 2000-05-05
  • ISBN 9780312263874 / 0312263872
  • Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 in (22.61 x 15.24 x 2.03 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Space sciences
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 99022007
  • Dewey Decimal Code 500.5

About the author

Jeanne Cavelos is a writer, editor, teacher and former NASA scientist. She began her professional life as an astrophysicist and mathematician and now teaches full time.

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