How Mythology Influenced the Constellations | Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains…

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

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00:00 - Medusa’s Eyes & Algol
03:14 - Misconceptions of Vision & Ibn al-Haytham
05:50 - Other Vision Stories

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