Video, 7 mins
Star Death
Journey through space with Holst’s The Planets. In this episode, discover how stars end their lives in spectacular explosions.
Part of Sounds of the Cosmos, Space Week
18 Sep 2014 20:17
Embark on a breath-taking voyage to the outer limits of the universe with Gustav Holst’s astronomical tour-de-force The Planets.
In this filmed orchestral performance, Holst’s monumental music is combined with short talks about the cosmos and spectacular visuals.
In the third chapter, Star Death, Professor Paul Crowther provides an overview of the final stages in the evolution stars, including Planetary Nebulae and supernovae, enhanced by stunning images from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) spacecraft and artists impressions of stellar explosions.
Credits
- Researcher: Professor Paul Crowther (Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Sheffield)
- Music Performed By: Sheffield Rep Orchestra
- Visuals By: Human Studio
- Part of Festival of the Mind 2014