Is Han Solo Wrong about Hyperspace?

Grab your new Because Science merch here: https://shop.nerdist20.wpengine.com/collections/because-scienceOpens in new tab Han Solo gave one of the earliest lessons about hyperspace in Star Wars, but was he right? Kyle goes to light speed on this week's Because Science! Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring today’s episode! Go to https://skl.sh/becausescienceOpens in new tab to start your free trial - the first 500 people to sign-up get 2 months free! Subscribe for more Because Science: http://bit.ly/BecSciSubOpens in new tab More science: http://nerdist20.wpengine.com/topic/science-tech/Opens in new tab Watch more Because Science: http://nerdi.st/BecSciOpens in new tab Follow Kyle Hill: https://twitter.com/Sci_PhileOpens in new tab Follow us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecauseScienceOpens in new tab Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/becausescienceOpens in new tab Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becausescienceOpens in new tab Follow Nerdist: https://twitter.com/NerdistOpens in new tab Because Science every Thursday. Artist: Andrew Bowser Learn more: • MEAN FREE PATH: http://bit.ly/2km7MVJOpens in new tab • CALCULATIONS: http://bit.ly/2s1x8wkOpens in new tab • RUNNING INTO SOMETHING CHANCES (REDDIT THREAD): http://bit.ly/2x8H1grOpens in new tab • RELEVANT XKCD: http://bit.ly/2Lp5b9FOpens in new tab • WHY IS THE SKY DARK? http://bit.ly/2KLfVy3Opens in new tab • COLLISION CHANCES ESTIMATION: http://bit.ly/2Lp5AcbOpens in new tab • CMBR DAMAGE: http://bit.ly/2s6paRKOpens in new tab • INTERSTELLAR RADIATION: http://bit.ly/2J1KzG9Opens in new tab • STELLAR DENSITY AT GALACTIC CORE: http://bit.ly/2s4rppsOpens in new tab

05.24.2018