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The Crab Nebula
In 1054 AD, the Chinese recorded the explosion of a star so bright that it lit the sky for three weeks, even during the day. It was the explosion of a dying star that was bigger than our sun. NOVA explores this mysterious explosion that led to the discovery of Crab Nebula.
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Episode 1: The Making Of A Natural History Film
Episode 2: Where Did the Colorado Go?
Episode 3: Whales, Dolphins, and Men
Episode 4: The Search For Life
Episode 5: Last of the Cuiva
Episode 6: Strange Sleep
Episode 7: The Crab Nebula
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