How the Universe Works: Season 5, Episode 5

Stars That Kill

The universe is home to real-life Death Stars that could destroy planet Earth. The latest science reveals the terrifying secrets of NASA's six deadliest: vampire stars, supernovas that can vaporize a planet, and unpredictable stars gone rogue.

Release Date: 2010-04-25
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
TMDb: 8.2/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 42

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