Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition Season 1 Episode 53 Exploding Stars-Celestial Fireworks!
- October 19, 2023
- 30 min
A few stars end their lives with cataclysmic explosions, expelling gas at huge speeds. At its peak, such a supernova can rival the brightness of an entire galaxy, and its remnants can be seen for centuries. The Crab Nebula is one such remnant.