How Realistic Are the Sci-Fi Planets in “Star Wars”?

Jan 20, 2016 · 0:02:15

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NASA specialist analyzes sci-fi planets.
Hurt discusses the realism of planets in "Star Wars" and "Star Trek."
Comparing fictional worlds to scientific plausibility.

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Robert Hurt

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