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The Universe S2E9 — Supernovas

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The Universe•Season 2•Episode 9

Supernovas

7.7/10 · 100 votesFeb 12, 200845 min

Ranked #7 of 18 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

A stellar explosion, the supernova is the sensational death of a star. It can shine as bright as 100 billion suns and radiate as much energy as the Sun would emit over 10 billion years. Jets of high-energy light and matter are propelled into space

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Episode Summary

"Supernovas" is episode 9 of The Universe season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 100 votes, ranking #7 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on February 12, 2008.

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