Neil de Grasse Tyson: How to Blow Up a Planet

When a fan asks Neil deGrasse Tyson what would happen to our Solar System if the Death Star from Star Wars blew up Mars, Neil goes one step further and explains to Eugene Mirman the physics of how you might actually go about blowing up a planet. (If you re planning a career as an evil genius, mad scientist or cosmic conqueror, you may want to take notes. ) ASupport us on Patreon: Subscribe to StarTalk: Follow StarTalk: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic cohosts, guest celebrities scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up , StarTalk, NeildeGrasseTyson, StarWars