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Kepler Supernova Remnant in 60 Seconds (03-20-2013)
Over 400 years ago, Johannes Kepler and many others witnessed the appearance of a new "star" in the sky.
- Related Links:
-- Famous Supernova Reveals Clues About Crucial Cosmic Distance Markers
-- Tour of Kepler's Supernova Remnant
Over 400 years ago, Johannes Kepler and many others witnessed the appearance of a new "star" in the sky.
- Download Video (23.9 MB, Runtime: 2:08)
- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
- Listen to Audio Only
- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- Famous Supernova Reveals Clues About Crucial Cosmic Distance Markers
-- Tour of Kepler's Supernova Remnant

Space Scoop: The Star That Lived Two Lives (03-18-2013)
In 1604, a new star appeared in the night sky. It shone brighter than all the other stars, and for three weeks, it was even visible during the day!
- Related Links:
-- The Star That Lived Two Lives
In 1604, a new star appeared in the night sky. It shone brighter than all the other stars, and for three weeks, it was even visible during the day!
- Download Video (28 MB, Runtime: 2:28)
- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
- Listen to Audio Only
- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- The Star That Lived Two Lives

47 Tucanae in 60 Seconds (03-07-2013)
Neutron stars are the ultra-dense cores that are often left behind after massive stars run out of fuel and collapse.
- Related Links:
-- Probing Extreme Matter Through Observations of Neutron Stars
-- Tour of 47 Tucanae
Neutron stars are the ultra-dense cores that are often left behind after massive stars run out of fuel and collapse.
- Download Video (20.8 MB, Runtime: 1:53)
- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
- Listen to Audio Only
- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- Probing Extreme Matter Through Observations of Neutron Stars
-- Tour of 47 Tucanae

Learn About Stars (02-21-2013)
Stars appear to be permanent fixtures of the night sky. However, stars are like people. They are born, live a lifetime, and ultimately die.
- Related Links:
-- Stars & Stellar Evolution
Stars appear to be permanent fixtures of the night sky. However, stars are like people. They are born, live a lifetime, and ultimately die.
- Download Video (16.2 MB, Runtime: 1:31)
- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
- Listen to Audio Only
- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- Stars & Stellar Evolution

W49B in 60 Seconds (02-14-2013)
The supernova remnant known as W49B is, let's say, a bit unorthodox looking. Many supernova remnants appear rather spherical in shape.
- Related Links:
-- Rare Explosion May Have Created Our Galaxy's Youngest Black Hole
-- Tour of W49B
The supernova remnant known as W49B is, let's say, a bit unorthodox looking. Many supernova remnants appear rather spherical in shape.
- Download Video (21.4 MB, Runtime: 1:55)
- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
- Listen to Audio Only
- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- Rare Explosion May Have Created Our Galaxy's Youngest Black Hole
-- Tour of W49B

Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.