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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.
14 - 1Countdown to the Invisible Universe Jan. 20, 1987- 14 - 2Children of Eve Jan. 27, 1987
- 14 - 3Why Planes Crash Feb. 03, 1987
- 14 - 4Orangutans of the Rain Forest Feb. 10, 1987
- 14 - 5Freud Under Analysis Feb. 17, 1987
- 14 - 6The Hole in the Sky Feb. 24, 1987
- 14 - 7Confessions of a Weaponeer Mar. 03, 1987
- 14 - 8Great Moments from NOVA Mar. 10, 1987
- 14 - 9Will the World Starve? Mar. 24, 1987
- 14 - 10The Desert Doesn't Bloom Here Anymore Mar. 31, 1987
- 14 - 11Rocky Road to Jupiter Apr. 07, 1987
14 - 12Death of a Star Oct. 06, 1987- 14 - 13Spy Machines Oct. 13, 1987
- 14 - 14Hidden Power of Plants Oct. 20, 1987
- 14 - 15Japan's American Genius Oct. 27, 1987
- 14 - 16A Man, A Plan, A Canal, Panama Nov. 03, 1987
- 14 - 17Volcano! Nov. 10, 1987
- 14 - 18How Good is Soviet Science? Nov. 17, 1987
- 14 - 19Ancient Treasures from the Deep Dec. 01, 1987
- 14 - 20Riddle of the Joints Dec. 08, 1987
- 14 - 21Secrets of the Lost Red Paint People Dec. 15, 1987