NOVA - S14E12: Death of a Star
Why do stars explode and how is the energy generated? What is the effect of all those little “aftermath” particles floating through space? Nova: Death of a Star is a 60-minute science documentary that explores rare astronomical events in all their dimensions. The film features the 1987 explosion of a supernova - first observed by a Canadian astronomer in Chile - and discusses its impact on the universe. Witness the celestial phenomena that baffles the scientific community as you travel from South America to Japan to Cleveland. A discussion of supernova neutrinos is a special highlight of the tape.
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NOVA S14E12 Synopsis
NOVA "Death of a Star" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1987-10-06, this episode is part of Season 14 of NOVA. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Why do stars explode and how is the energy generated? What is the effect of all those little “aftermath” particles floating through space? Nova: Death of a Star is a 60-minute science documentary that explores rare astronomical events in all their di...
