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Definition
Eta Carinae: The Milky Way's most massive star, about 8,000 light-years away and about 100 times as massive as the Sun.

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Radio Programs
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 Title  Air Date
Danger Zone March 6, 2008
Eta Carinae March 5, 2008
Double Giant February 27, 2006
Stellar Spectacle October 22, 2004
Twin Giants? October 21, 2004

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 Image
Timebomb
Timebomb
Tearing Down a Nursery
Tearing Down a Nursery
One Giant or Two?
One Giant or Two?
Eta Carinae
Eta Carinae

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