The Cassini-Huygens satellite found the Death Star from "Star Wars" :-D

[Elgin Clock]

Look HERE (http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/gs2.cgi?path=../multimedia/images/large-moons/images/PIA05423.jpg&type=image).

It's actually just a moon. But kind of looks like the Death Star anyways..:rolleyes:

[Ryan M.]

OH MY GOSH!!! Abandon the planet! That thing could destroy us in seconds! Or maybe it's a peace mission. Everyone, please remain calm and stay in your homes... Slight Independence Day reference there. :)

[JoeXIII'007]

Wow. I mean, if that isn't the Death Star, then what is?

[Tristan Lall]

Look HERE (http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/gs2.cgi?path=../multimedia/images/large-moons/images/PIA05423.jpg&type=image).

It's actually just a moon. But kind of looks like the Death Star anyways..:rolleyes:Actually, Voyager 1 found it 24 years ago.
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/imgcat/hires/vg1_3493204.gif
Courtesy of NASA (http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/imgcat/html/ency_captions/vg1_3493204.html), November 11, 1980

[Aignam]

I bet whoever first saw it was flipping out, and George Lucas must think he's going crazy. That's pretty cool...

[Elgin Clock]

Actually, Voyager 1 found it 24 years ago.
Courtesy of NASA (http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/imgcat/html/ency_captions/vg1_3493204.html), November 11, 1980
Hmm.. And when was the Star Wars movie with the Death Star made? Around 1980 right? Freaky coincidence, or planned design by the great George Lucas??

[jonathan lall]

I have a digitally-enhanced version of the Voyager image attached (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2399&stc=1). Note the small object to the top right of the body; it's perplexing NASA engineers. Perhaps another moon in the distance?

[Tristan Lall]

Hmm.. And when was the Star Wars movie with the Death Star made? Around 1980 right? Freaky coincidence, or planned design by the great George Lucas??1977 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076759/)

[spears312]

lol, thats crazy. I think its probably a coincidence, but its a crazy one at that

[Max Lobovsky]

Hahahaha, awesome Jonathan. Cept what sorta moon is a thin triangle with a sorta T shaped bridge, errr, crater on top?

[Elgin Clock]

I have a digitally-enhanced version of the Voyager image attached (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2399&stc=1). Note the small object to the top right of the body; it's perplexing NASA engineers. Perhaps another moon in the distance?
:rolleyes: :p

[tiffany34990]

hee hee--that's totally funny and crazy-- def. ironic now

amazing what there is out there-- everyone be careful now the empire wants you--lol-- those jedi out there may the force be with you always

[Mike Schroeder]

it would be kinda funny to see george lucas sue the universe for copyright infringment :p

[ZACH P.]

Uh, yeah guys, it's a moon. No Death Star here. *whistles nonchalantly*

[Astronouth7303]

hee hee--that's totally funny and crazy-- def. ironic now

amazing what there is out there-- everyone be careful now the empire wants you--lol-- those jedi out there may the force be with you always
Thank you! :D ;)

Very cool. :Goes find cloak:

[MrToast]

Please do not shoot the moon, as you may inadvertantly start an interstellar war.

Man I love Independence Day....

MrToast

[mtaman02]

QUOTE - it would be kinda funny to see george lucas sue the universe for copyright infringment - END QUOTE

Either that or NASA for discovering it =)

Wow to think there is such a moon that exsists... I bet you that ol' georgy boy knew about that moon and thats where he got his design from. and Even IF he didn't know about the moon back then he does now

I like the edited version of this picture with the death star in the distance of the moon.

*Star Wars Theme Plays - Imperial March*

"Thats No Moon...Its a Space Station" - Quote taken from both the movies Star Wars and Twister =)