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Science of the Death Star destruction

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One of the most persistent theories in the Star Wars universe may have some grounding in reality. We asked Astrophysicist Dave Minton about the 'Endor Holocaust', the fan theory that the exploding Death Star would have annihilated the moon forest of Endor at the end of 'Return of the Jedi'. It turns out to be far worse than anyone expected. Produced by Corey Protin and Rob Ludacer Original Reporting by Dave Mosher Graphics by Skye Gould Read more: http://www.techinsider.io/ FACEBOOK: / techinsider TWITTER: / techinsider INSTAGRAM: / tech_insider TUMBLR: / techinsider

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Science of the Death Star destruction

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2016Jan 27

INSTEAD OF SEEING THIS AT THE END OF "RETURN OF THE JEDI"

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JUDGING FROM THE WAY THE DEATH STAR EXPLODES

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EVERYTHING ON THE SURFACE OF ENDOR WOULD BE

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THE ATMOSPHERE WOULD HEAT UP SO MUCH THAT EVERY BODY OF WATER

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Science of the Death Star destruction

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INSTEAD OF SEEING THIS AT THE END OF "RETURN OF THE JEDI"

INSTEAD OF SEEING THIS AT THE END OF "RETURN OF THE JEDI"

INSTEAD OF SEEING THIS AT THE END OF "RETURN OF THE JEDI"

JUDGING FROM THE WAY THE DEATH STAR EXPLODES

JUDGING FROM THE WAY THE DEATH STAR EXPLODES

JUDGING FROM THE WAY THE DEATH STAR EXPLODES

EVERYTHING ON THE SURFACE OF ENDOR WOULD BE

EVERYTHING ON THE SURFACE OF ENDOR WOULD BE

EVERYTHING ON THE SURFACE OF ENDOR WOULD BE

THE ATMOSPHERE WOULD HEAT UP SO MUCH THAT EVERY BODY OF WATER

THE ATMOSPHERE WOULD HEAT UP SO MUCH THAT EVERY BODY OF WATER

THE ATMOSPHERE WOULD HEAT UP SO MUCH THAT EVERY BODY OF WATER

AND EVERY FOREST WOULD IGNITE, CREATING A GLOBAL FIRESTORM

AND EVERY FOREST WOULD IGNITE, CREATING A GLOBAL FIRESTORM

AND EVERY FOREST WOULD IGNITE, CREATING A GLOBAL FIRESTORM

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Science of the Death Star destruction

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INSTEAD OF SEEING THIS AT THE END OF "RETURN OF THE JEDI"

INSTEAD OF SEEING THIS AT THE END OF "RETURN OF THE JEDI"

INSTEAD OF SEEING THIS AT THE END OF "RETURN OF THE JEDI"

JUDGING FROM THE WAY THE DEATH STAR EXPLODES

JUDGING FROM THE WAY THE DEATH STAR EXPLODES

JUDGING FROM THE WAY THE DEATH STAR EXPLODES

EVERYTHING ON THE SURFACE OF ENDOR WOULD BE

EVERYTHING ON THE SURFACE OF ENDOR WOULD BE

EVERYTHING ON THE SURFACE OF ENDOR WOULD BE

THE ATMOSPHERE WOULD HEAT UP SO MUCH THAT EVERY BODY OF WATER

THE ATMOSPHERE WOULD HEAT UP SO MUCH THAT EVERY BODY OF WATER

THE ATMOSPHERE WOULD HEAT UP SO MUCH THAT EVERY BODY OF WATER

AND EVERY FOREST WOULD IGNITE, CREATING A GLOBAL FIRESTORM

AND EVERY FOREST WOULD IGNITE, CREATING A GLOBAL FIRESTORM

AND EVERY FOREST WOULD IGNITE, CREATING A GLOBAL FIRESTORM

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INSTEAD OF SEEING THIS AT THE END OF "RETURN OF THE JEDI"

INSTEAD OF SEEING THIS AT THE END OF "RETURN OF THE JEDI"

INSTEAD OF SEEING THIS AT THE END OF "RETURN OF THE JEDI"

JUDGING FROM THE WAY THE DEATH STAR EXPLODES

JUDGING FROM THE WAY THE DEATH STAR EXPLODES

JUDGING FROM THE WAY THE DEATH STAR EXPLODES

EVERYTHING ON THE SURFACE OF ENDOR WOULD BE

EVERYTHING ON THE SURFACE OF ENDOR WOULD BE

EVERYTHING ON THE SURFACE OF ENDOR WOULD BE

THE ATMOSPHERE WOULD HEAT UP SO MUCH THAT EVERY BODY OF WATER

THE ATMOSPHERE WOULD HEAT UP SO MUCH THAT EVERY BODY OF WATER

THE ATMOSPHERE WOULD HEAT UP SO MUCH THAT EVERY BODY OF WATER

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