The Mystery of the Exploding Star with Jeffrey Silverman

16/07/2015 13 min
The Mystery of the Exploding Star with Jeffrey Silverman

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Episode Synopsis

A mystery that began with an unusual star spotted in the year 1054 took almost a thousand years to solve. In this episode, supernova expert Jeffrey Silverman explains how astronomers cracked the case and discovered what happened in the ancient night sky. Hint: It involves a massive explosion. Music by Podington Bear and Broke For Free.