StarTalk

A Star Is About to Explode (And You_ll Be Able to See It)

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A Star Is About to Explode (And You’ll Be Able to See It) explores one of the most spectacular events in the universe: a stellar explosion that could become visible from Earth.This episode examines the science behind supernovae, the powerful explosions that occur during certain stars’ final stages of evolution. Discover how astronomers monitor distant stars, identify possible signs of dramatic…