Through science and astronomical observation, Neil deGrasse Tyson estimates where the fictional city might be located.
In a fascinating twist that blends science and cinematic fantasy, renowned scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson has shared his analysis of the possible geographic location of Barbie Land, the iconic city that serves as the setting for the Greta Gerwig-directed Barbie movie.
While Barbie Land was meticulously constructed in a London film studio, inspired by the modernism of Palm Springs, California, Tyson used his background in astronomy and observation to imagine where this utopian town might exist if it were tangible.
Although famous for his research on star formation and the structure of galaxies, Neil deGrasse Tyson is also recognized for his love of film and television, and his ability to use science to demystify trivial aspects of various productions, from Top Gun to Game of Thrones.
Through his Twitter account, Tyson revealed his calculations based on the lunar orientation and the vegetation details present in the scenes of the film. The moon, according to his calculations, would be at a north latitude of approximately 20 to 40 degrees on Earth. Using this parameter, he began to outline the possible regions in which Barbie Land could be found. However, the presence of palm trees in the vegetation limited the latitude to a narrower range, between 20 and 30 degrees north. This led to the conclusion that the theoretical location of the city could be in the Keys, a group of tropical islands that extend from the southern tip of Florida towards the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
While it's important to note that Barbie Land is a fictional creation, Tyson's ability to link aspects of the film to scientific principles is amazing. Director Greta Gerwig and production designer Sarah Greenwood have admitted that while the inspiration for Barbie's house was based on a California town, the meticulous attention to detail and choice of actual locations for the film stand out. the level of realism achieved in production.
Greenwood, a multiple Academy Award-nominated artist, took on the challenge of building every corner of Barbie Land without resorting to computer image generation (CGI), which added a level of authenticity to the story, but it also presented notable obstacles during production.
Ultimately, Neil deGrasse Tyson's exploration of the hypothetical location of Barbie Land adds an exciting new chapter to the intersection between science and pop culture.
