Throwing Stuff in the Sun is a Lot HARDER Than You Might Think [Video]

Sure, you might have seen Superman throw a few things in the sun, but for us mere mortals, it’s an incredibly difficult task.

This video is about the orbital mechanics of why it’s so hard to crash into the sun – the energy it takes to get there is astoundingly high, compared with leaving the solar system.

[Minute Physics | Via Nerdist]


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