NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars Preview
The sun is our life-giving source of light, heat, and energy, and new discoveries are unraveling its epic history. Join NOVA on a spectacular voyage to discover its place in a grand cycle of birth, death and renewal that makes this the age of stars.
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How a Star Dies in a Supernova
S48 E15 - 2m 48s
The most massive, luminous stars have the shortest lifetimes. Here's why—and how they burn out.
Will the Universe's Stars Someday Disappear?
S48 E15 - 2m 42s
The chance of a star being born today is much lower than it was in the universe's past. Here's why—and how astronomers predict the age of stars will someday come to an end.
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