Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of stars. Content includes stellar evolution, space exploration, the electromagnetic spectrum, and the history of astronomy.
The stunning animation highlighting astronauts, spacecraft, telescopes, nebulas, clusters, and more, was created by the talented team of the National Space Centre (Leicester, UK). This dramatic program features the voice talent of Mark Hamill.
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New York State Science Learning Standards covered during this program for 4th grade – High School students.
Visit our Astronomy Resources for K–12 Educators page for classroom lessons, activities, and standards-aligned resources from NASA, New York State, and other trusted education partners.