Robert Evans, Supernova Superstar

The video discusses the phenomenon of supernovae, focusing on the rare and explosive death of stars. It highlights Robert Evans, an Australian minister who manually discovered 42 supernovae, setting a world record. Evans' method involved memorizing star patterns and identifying changes in galaxies. The video contrasts this with modern automated telescopes and citizen science projects that have increased the rate of supernova discovery. It concludes with a call to support SciShow Space through Patreon.

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