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The Fate of the First Stars

PBS Space Time explores the outer reaches of space, the craziness of astrophysics, the possibilities of sci-fi, and anything else you can think of beyond Planet Earth. Host Matt O'Dowd breaks down both the basic and incredibly complex sides of space and time.

The Fate of the First Stars

Season 3 Episode 26 | 10m 47s | CC

Population III stars were the very first stars in our universe and far larger than any we can see today. Where are they now?

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