S30·E8 The Death of a Star
Synopsis
The southern galaxy Centaurus A is a peculiar system, crossed by a dark dust-lane. In it an Australian amateur astronomer has found a supernova - a colossal stellar outburst involving the destruction of a star. Patrick Moore talks to Dr Paul Murdin of the Royal Greenwich Observatory about this remarkable object.
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When did Season 30 Episode 8 of The Sky at Night air?
Season 30, Episode 8 ('The Death of a Star') originally aired on July 27, 1986.
How long is Season 30 Episode 8 ('The Death of a Star')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Sky at Night.
What happens in The Sky at Night Season 30 Episode 8?
The southern galaxy Centaurus A is a peculiar system, crossed by a dark dust-lane. In it an Australian amateur astronomer has found a supernova - a colossal stellar outburst involving the destruction of a star. Patrick Moore talks to Dr Paul Murdin of the Royal Greenwich Observatory about this rema...
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