S22·E13 Exploded Star
Synopsis
Six thousand light-years away in space lies the Crab Nebula, a patch of spreading gas which is all that is left of a star which was seen to explode in 1054. The most famous of all supernova remnants, it has always been of interest to astronomers, but new techniques developed recently have further increased its importance. Patrick Moore talks to Dr Simon Mitton about supernovae and their role in the manufacture of the heavy elements from which worlds such as our own Earth are made.
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When did Season 22 Episode 13 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 22, Episode 13 ('Exploded Star') originally aired on November 15, 1978.
How long is Season 22 Episode 13 ('Exploded Star')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 22 Episode 13?
Six thousand light-years away in space lies the Crab Nebula, a patch of spreading gas which is all that is left of a star which was seen to explode in 1054. The most famous of all supernova remnants, it has always been of interest to astronomers, but new techniques developed recently have further in...
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