Death of a Star
The supernova of 1987 was perhaps the most important event in any astronomer's lifetime, because dying stars are central to the life of the universe.
The programme follows the supernova's story, from its first sighting in Chile to Australia, America and Japan.
Narrator Paul Vaughan Written and produced for WGBH Boston by ROBIN BATES Adapted for BBCtv by DEBORAH CADBURY
Horizon editor ROBIN BRIGHTWELL (R)
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