This fascinating. One poignant moment in Star Wars could predict something closer to reality, especially a current discovery like this. Aah, it just makes the original star wars that much more special than any other film out there.
Here's the link to the story in Nasa's official site:
Fascinating.Linky Link Link
Youtube vid of the nasa story:
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And here's Luke contemplating his destiny:
F'N classic scene after the click best I could find.