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How a Star Dies in a Supernova

Season 48 Episode 15

The saying "live fast, die young" applies to stars, astrophysicist Grant Tremblay says.

The most massive, luminous stars have the shortest lifetimes. Here's why—and how they burn out.

AIR DATE 10/27/21

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