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Supernovas, The Big Bang, and more. 168 Minutes on 3 DVDs. Includes:
Death Star- Discover how space detectives solved the most powerful mystery in the universe.
Explore a galactic marvel a billion billion times more powerful than the sun -- violent explosions, or death stars, that baffled astronomers for 30 years. Venture into deep space to explore how these intense celestial phenomena were detected and discover how their secrets can teach us about the dawn of the universe.
Death of a Star-Supernovas are as spectacular as they are rare. In early 1987, a giant star exploded in the sky - one of the most violent celestial events since the creation of the universe. Twenty times as massive as the sun, the giant star was observed first by a Canadian astronomer in Chile, then by scientists all over the globe. The incredibly powerful blast created super NOVA hysteria - sending small particles through outer space and shock waves through the astrophysics community.
Why did this phenomenon fascinate, baffle and delight astronomers? What causes a star to explode? How will these energy blasts help us understand our universe? NOVA takes you to space and around the globe - from Chile to Japan to Cleveland, Ohio, where supernova "neutrinos" were discovered - for an astounding look at the true meaning of star power.
Runaway Universe - presents the dramatic quest to unlock the secrets of the stars as two rival astronomy teams search for exploding stars, map gigantic cosmic patterns of galaxies, and grapple with the ultimate question: what is the fate of the universe? With the use of stunning three-dimensional cosmic simulations captured with revolutionary high-definition technology, NOVA presents the first attempt to explore the riddle of "dark energy"- the mysterious repulsive force that some scientists believe counteracts gravity. How big is the universe? What does a supernova look like? Was Einstein's greatest blunder actually correct? Explore these questions and other fascinating mysteries of the universe with this thrilling intergalactic adventure.
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