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Death Stars (S04E01)

S04E01

Title: Dying Giants Plot: Season 4 begins with an intriguing examination of dying stars, detailing their transformation into supernovas, and sometimes unleashing immense energy as gamma ray bursts (GRBs). One such dying star, WR104, is located 8,000 light-years away, and some experts speculate that its GRB could be pointed toward Earth. The galaxy 3C321 serves as a chilling reminder of a potential future for the Milky Way, showcasing the chaos caused by a black hole bombarded by relentless high-energy particles. Meanwhile, the stars Eta Carinae and Betelgeuse are nearing the end of their life cycles, raising concerns about their impending demise.

Show The Universe
Episode S04E01
Air Date Aug 18, 2009