
Origins of the Solar System
Clip: Season 5 Episode 5 | 13m 2s
A supernova may have triggered the formation of our sun and planets
A supernova may have triggered the formation of our sun and planets
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Origins of the Solar System
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A supernova may have triggered the formation of our sun and planets
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