‘Star Wars’ planets in our own galaxy? 6 pics by NASA
Ever wondered if planets like the ones in Star Wars could actually exist?
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NASA has explored far-off worlds, and some of them seem straight out of a science fiction movie.
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There are planets in our Milky Way that are similar to famous locations from the Star Wars universe.
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In Star Wars, Tatooine is a desert planet with two suns. NASA has found planets that orbit twin stars, just like Tatooine.
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Endor, the forested home of the Ewoks, also has a look-alike. Some planets in our galaxy are covered in thick forests and green landscapes.
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A lava-filled world like Mustafar may be closer than you think. NASA has found superheated planets that glow with molten rock.
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NASA uses powerful telescopes, like the Kepler and James Webb Space Telescope, to search for planets in faraway galaxies.
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Scientists are working hard to learn more about exoplanets, with the dream of space travel in mind.
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As NASA discovers more planets, the possibility of life beyond Earth grows stronger. Perhaps, like in Star Wars, we are not alone.
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NASA’s mission to explore new worlds is ongoing, and who knows? The next discovery might be even closer to a Star Wars planet than we could ever imagine.
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