Jacob Aron, reporter
(Image: DC Comics)
Every self-respecting geek knows that Superman was sent to Earth right before his home planet of Krypton exploded. It's also part of comic-book lore that Krypton orbited a red star, as the switch to our yellow star's light is supposedly what imbues Superman with his powers.
Now famed astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson has used his power of scientific reasoning to help pin down a real-life red star that could have hosted the home of the Man of Steel.
Source New Scientist.
(Image: DC Comics)Every self-respecting geek knows that Superman was sent to Earth right before his home planet of Krypton exploded. It's also part of comic-book lore that Krypton orbited a red star, as the switch to our yellow star's light is supposedly what imbues Superman with his powers.
Now famed astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson has used his power of scientific reasoning to help pin down a real-life red star that could have hosted the home of the Man of Steel.
Source New Scientist.
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