The Crab Nebula
- Episode aired Feb 24, 1970
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In the year 1054 a new star, or Supernova, appeared. It was a star so brilliant that it rivalled Venus and was said to be visible in daylight. It was 2 years before it faded away. Patrick ta... Read allIn the year 1054 a new star, or Supernova, appeared. It was a star so brilliant that it rivalled Venus and was said to be visible in daylight. It was 2 years before it faded away. Patrick talks to Dr. Vinicio Barocas about the Crab Nebula.In the year 1054 a new star, or Supernova, appeared. It was a star so brilliant that it rivalled Venus and was said to be visible in daylight. It was 2 years before it faded away. Patrick talks to Dr. Vinicio Barocas about the Crab Nebula.