About this showing of How the Universe Works
Countdown of NASAs top six the deadliest stars - 'vampire' stars that drain their neighbours, supernovas and white dwarfs that destroy planets.
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How the Universe Works
Stars That Kill
This broadcast aired on Discovery .Science on Thursday 20 August 2026, 03:00, ending at 04:00.
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ChannelDiscovery .Science
StartsThu 20 Aug 2026, 03:00
EndsThu 20 Aug 2026, 04:00
Episode / edition: Stars That Kill
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