Massive stars and supernovae – with Thomas Haworth
What are massive stars and supernovae, and why are they so rare? And why have they had such a huge effect on the evolution of the universe? When stars are born, hundreds of thousands can form in one cluster. Amongst these are massive stars which, though rare and short-lived, have far-reaching effects on the evolution of the entire galaxy. Clusters of stars are formed when gravity causes giant clouds of dusty gas to collapse, giving us some of the most stunning images in astronomy.
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