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How the Universe Works S7E1 — Nightmares of Neutron Stars
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Nightmares of Neutron Stars

8.8/10 · 97 votesJan 8, 201942 min

Ranked #1 of 10 in Season 7•+0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

Neutron stars are strange and violent phenomena that defy the laws of physics, and new discoveries reveal that these bizarre nightmares are far more deadly than we ever thought, with the power to destroy planets and even other stars.

Season 7 Episodes10

Cast18

Mike Rowe

Mike Rowe

Narrator

Phil Plait

Phil Plait

Self - Astronomer

Michelle Thaller

Michelle Thaller

Self - Astronomer

Hakeem Muata Oluseyi

Hakeem Muata Oluseyi

Self - Astrophysicist

N

Nina Lanza

Self - Planetary Scientist

M

Moogega Cooper

Self - Planetary Protection Engineer

J

Jani Radebaugh

Self - Planetary Scientist

C

Chris Mckay

Self - Astrobiologist

Dan Durda

Dan Durda

Self - Planetary Scientist

James S. Bullock

James S. Bullock

Self - Astrophysicist

Carly Howett

Carly Howett

Self - Planetary Scientist

P

Paul M Sutter

Self - Astrophysicist

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Episode Summary

"Nightmares of Neutron Stars" is episode 1 of How the Universe Works season 7. It scored 8.8/10 from 97 votes, ranking #1 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.5). It aired on January 8, 2019.