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Runaway Universe
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Related NOVA Resources
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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:
How Big is the Universe?
In this article, cosmologist Brent Tully addresses
several aspects of the universe, including whether
it has a boundary. An animation shows how galaxies
separate with the passage of time in three different
universe models.
(Flash plug-in required.)
(Grades 9-12)
Birth of a Supernova
This interactive feature demonstrates, step-by-step,
the sequence of events that results in Type Ia and
Type II supernovae. (Flash plug-in required.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Tour the Universe
Tour the Earth's galactic neighborhood in this
interactive feature that takes you on a virtual
3-dimensional tour of nearby galaxies and galaxy
clusters. (Requires Virtual Reality Modelling Language
plug-in. Additional system requirements are listed.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Moving Targets (Hot Science)
Learn how the Doppler effect works and determine
stellar velocities in this interactive online activity.
(Flash plug-in required; non-Flash version available.) (Grades 6-8)
History of the Universe
Learn about the universe's past, present, and possible
future in this interactive timeline.
(Shockwave plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Spin a Spiral Galaxy
Spin a spiral galaxy on two axes in this interactive
feature, learning how a galaxy can appear to be
elliptical or round or some other shape, depending
on your vantage point. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Plus:
Resources
Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.
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