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Jul 2024
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86 - The Life and Death of Stars

DAN HOOPER, SHALMA WEGSMAN
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We explore the diverse world of stars in the universe, from those similar to our Sun to those totally unrecognizable. For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe 
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