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  • The Universe Supernovas (Season 2, Episode 9)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 45 min | Documentary, History

The Universe

Supernovas (Season 2, Episode 9)
TV-14
TV Episode | 45 min | Documentary, History
Although supernovas are associated with the death of stars they also seed the universe with heavy elements that comprise rocky planets like Earth and living creatures. Due to their extraordinary brightness supernovas have a recorded ...See moreAlthough supernovas are associated with the death of stars they also seed the universe with heavy elements that comprise rocky planets like Earth and living creatures. Due to their extraordinary brightness supernovas have a recorded history dating back 2,000 years. Although closely studied for decades their infrequency has permitted only a general understanding of their behavior until very recently. New computer models can model the major details of the explosion while new exploratory techniques reveal many more events including some truly super supernovas. Written by David Foss See less
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Composer
Eric Amdahl
Cinematographers
Tom Collins | Chris Laine
Editors
Tom Ronca | Amy Young
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Updated Feb 12, 2008
Release date
Feb 12, 2008 (United States)

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