S14·E3 The Crab Nebula
Synopsis
In the year 1054 a new star, or Supernova, appeared. It was a star so brilliant that it rivalled Venus and was said to be visible in daylight. It was two years before it faded away. Modern astronomers now know that this was the explosion that produced the Crab Nebula.
Tonight Patrick Moore talks to Dr Vinicio Barocas about the Crab Nebula and its mysteries.
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When did Season 14 Episode 3 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 14, Episode 3 ('The Crab Nebula') originally aired on February 24, 1970.
How long is Season 14 Episode 3 ('The Crab Nebula')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
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In the year 1054 a new star, or Supernova, appeared. It was a star so brilliant that it rivalled Venus and was said to be visible in daylight. It was two years before it faded away. Modern astronomers now know that this was the explosion that produced the Crab Nebula. Tonight Patrick Moore talks to...
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