Why Neil Hates Parsecs
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What’s a parsec? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down space’s weirdest unit of measure. Learn how people came up with parsec and how Star Wars, once again, doesn’t understand science. Timestamps: 00:00 - Embarrassing Unit of Measure 1:13 - Origins of Parsec 3:12 - Parallax Experiment 7:59 - Parsec vs. Light Year 10:21 - Star Wars Messed Up 12:42 - Closing Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in th
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