Seven ages of starlight. Episode 1
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Seven Ages of Starlight - Episode 1 takes us on a journey through the life of stars. Seven Ages of Starlight - Episode 1 investigates stars which are at the heart of all life. Humans and all other life forms on our planet - from bacteria in the top of our atmosphere to the creatures in the darkest depths of our oceans - depend on our very own star, the sun. Much of the matter that makes up the known universe comes from stars and is put into motion by their enormous gravity. Even our planet and our bodies are made from stardust forged in the thermonuclear furnace of brightly burning stars. Using innovative graphics and imagery as well as the latest stunning images from the Hubble Space Telescope and high tech imaging satellites, this programme tells the definitive and inspiring story of the most brilliant objects in the universe. Each chapter deals with the different stages that a star goes through during its lifetime - from birth in dense clouds of interstellar gas to fiery and spectacular deaths - with emphasis on our sun and what these changes mean for Earth. Seven Ages of Starlight - Episode 1 is part of the astonishing BBC science series Seven Ages of Starlight which takes an in depth look at the life stages of stars.
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46 min
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Date of Publication
2012
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Alexander Street
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