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How Mythology Influenced the Constellations | Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains…

2023-04-11 Science & Technology
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How did Greek mythology influence the stars? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the myth of Medusa and what it shows about ancient theories about sight. Learn about discovering the mechanism of sight in the golden age of Islam. Are there other examples of misconceptions about sight in mythology? We explore the constellation of Perseus, the head of Medusa, and the variable star that is her eye. Video Credits: The Constellations - Perseus | Delta Planetarium: https://youtu.be/AZUtsmrNM0g Image Credit: Perseus vs the Kraken by VegasMike https://www.deviantart.com/vegasmike/art/Perseus-vs-the-Kraken-89613766 Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 ⭐s on Amazon!): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF 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 the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #neildegrassetyson 00:00 - Medusa’s Eyes & Algol 03:14 - Misconceptions of Vision & Ibn al-Haytham 05:50 - Other Vision Stories

Top Comments (10)

@michaelccopelandsr7120 2023-04-11

Neil and Chuck for 2024

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@FellVoice 2023-04-11

Actually the sea monster was Cetus. The Kraken was from Norse myth and was substituted for Cetus in Clash of the Titans. The Kraken btw was a giant octopus in Norse myth.

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@StarTalk 2023-04-11

Which is your favorite story in the sky?

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@silvershadow013 2023-04-11

Holy cow!!! Listen to you!!!! (Chuck). You may not have a PhD, but don't underestimate yourself! It has been so great watching you grow over the years! (In scientific literacy)

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@jeffreysherman8224 2023-04-11

Neil - "What do you know about Medusa?" Chuck - "Uhh... I don't wanna see her. I know that." 😅 I'm instantly cracking up with Chuck & Neil. 😂

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@sebastianardila7263 2023-04-11

There are two people in this planet i'd love to meet , Neil deGrasse Tyson and GM Hikaru Nakamura, if you ever come to Colombia, i would be honored to be your translator. Thanks for the never ending enjoyable content you provide to us ,who never quench our knowledge thirst.

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@topspacesource 2023-04-12

Chuck is getting more and more intelligent on each show..😎

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@snakemasterthorno 2023-04-19

You guys always brighten up my day whenever I see your show. Neil with your scientific explanations and Chuck with your humoristic yet sharp remarks.

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@OTtheAstronomer 2023-04-13

I saw Neil DeGrasse Tyson while he was in Texas this past month, and I can now die in peace. I hate that I had to leave early, but I had to pick up my son, who had to listen to me go on an hour-long rant on how I saw NEIL DEGRASSE FRIGGIN TYSON!!!! He was not amused. 😂😂😂Youre the man, Neil! Love ya from Texas to Messier 33 lol

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@philreeves2404 2023-04-14

Our world is improved by people like Dr. Tyson. No joke. N.D.T speaks in language that most regular folk can grasp, knows of what he speaks, and issues a refreshing lack of agenda or BS. Cheers Sir. And Chuck's cool too.

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