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The film interstellar relies on real science for many of its stunning visuals. The science of interstellar christopher nolan, kip thorne w. In chapters on wormholes, black holes, interstellar travel, and much more, thornes scientific insightsmany of them triggered during the actual scripting and shooting of interstellar describe the physical laws that govern our universe and the truly astounding phenomena that those laws make possible. Nov 25, 2014 one of the unexpected pleasures nay excitements for anyone in the book business of watching the interstellar movie is spotting just how many books are featured. During times of stress, i gravitate towards relatable books that align with my emotional state.
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