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NOVA•Season 1•Episode 7

The Crab Nebula

8.0/10 · 14 votesApr 14, 197455 min

Ranked #3 of 10 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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In 1054 AD, the Chinese recorded the explosion of a star so bright that it lit the sky for three weeks, even during the day. It was the explosion of a dying star that was bigger than our sun. NOVA explores this mysterious explosion that

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E1 8.0

The Making Of A Natural History Film

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E2 7.9

Where Did the Colorado Go?

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E3 7.8

Whales, Dolphins, and Men

The Search For Life

Last of the Cuiva

Strange Sleep

The Crab Nebula

Bird Brain: The Mystery of Bird Navigation

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Are You Doing This for Me, Doctor?

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E10 7.5

The First Signs Of Washoe

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E11

The Case of the Midwife Toad

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E12 10.0

Fusion: The Energy of Promise

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E13 7.6

The Mystery Of The Anasazi

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Episode Summary

"The Crab Nebula" is episode 7 of NOVA season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 14 votes, ranking #3 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on April 14, 1974.

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