S16·E13 Tycho's Star
Synopsis
Four hundred years ago this month, the famous astronomer Tycho Brahe saw a brilliant new star blaze overhead near the 'W' of Cassiopeia. This was a supernova, one of only three in recorded history. Patrick Moore talks about these dramatic stellar explosions.
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When did Season 16 Episode 13 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 16, Episode 13 ('Tycho's Star') originally aired on December 4, 1972.
How long is Season 16 Episode 13 ('Tycho's Star')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 16 Episode 13?
Four hundred years ago this month, the famous astronomer Tycho Brahe saw a brilliant new star blaze overhead near the 'W' of Cassiopeia. This was a supernova, one of only three in recorded history. Patrick Moore talks about these dramatic stellar explosions....
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