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In deepest space lurks a force of almost unimaginable power. Explosions of extraordinary violence, are blasting through the Universe every day. If you hit our solar system that would destroy our Sun and all planets.
For years nobody could figure out what was causing the bang. Now scientists believe they have identified the culprit. It is the most extreme object ever found in the universe, but they have dubbed a “hypernova.”
The Cold War cosmology. The mystery began in 1967. A U.S. military satellite was launched to detect Soviet nuclear tests that the Pentagon secretly believe that taking place on the dark side of the moon. In contrast, the satellite picked up evidence of explosions far bigger than any bomb. Something that emit bursts of gamma rays – the deadliest form of energy known – on a massive scale. What’s worse, these blasts just kept coming.
Breaking the law. For decades scientists were baffled. Especially worrying is the evidence that these bursts could be coming from the farthest reaches of the universe, billions of light years away. If so, then for we see on Earth that had to be on a scale that was beyond our comprehension. According to some, these explosions were so big you could even violate the most sacred law of all science: Einstein’s famous equation on the mass and energy, E = mc ². Unless the law supports our understanding of how our universe nothing works.
Live fast, die young. It was not until 1997, when a satellite pinpointed the exact location of these explosions, that scientists began to solve the puzzle. It appears that these huge explosions are caused by the death throes of stars twenty times the size of our Sun, that burn and explode, creating hypernova. So, what developed was a chain of events that ultimately point to some of the most exotic wonders of the Universe: stellar nurseries (where new stars are born) and black holes.
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- Includes: 4 STAR WARS Doorables toy figures, 1 Death Star-inspired blind capsule.
- Legendary Unboxing Surprises: Behind every door a galactic surprise is in store with the STAR WARS Doorables Galaxy Peek.
- Familiar Faces: Unbox 4 out of 25 characters from favorite STAR WARS movies and shows, including STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI, STAR WARS: AHSOKA, and STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN.
- Dual-Purpose Capsules: The Death Star-inspired capsules can be used to display figures in a fun, creative way.
- Iconic Doorables Style: STAR WARS Doorables toy figures stand approximately 1.5 inches tall and features signature Doorables style and glittery eyes.
Observations show that – instead of disappearing as an explosion might be expected to – radiation continues to leave the area of a hypernova. This issue is a constant feature of the process of star birth. Astronomers conclude that the hypernova grows rapidly along with other normal stars in a nursery, but burns when his contemporaries are still in their infancy.
Pointing to the past. Find a hypernova, therefore, also have traced a part of space where stellar synthesis is underway. So some scientists now believe that large hypernova explosions may be the key to open one of the great unsolved mysteries in the universe: how the first stars were made at the dawn of time.
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- Detailed Replica: Embark on an epic building adventure with a film-accurate Star Wars room decor piece. This 4D Build Death Star II includes all the movie-quality details that you love, plus glue and a stand
- Easy To Assemble: You get 16 sheets with 272 detailed durable punch-out pieces and instructions to complete this satisfying craft challenge. No tools required
- Designed For Display: An authentic addition to your paper model kit collection- ideal for room decor, office decor, & bedroom decor. This Death Star II model kit measures 10.9 in x 10.9 in x 12.8 in (27.6 cm x 27.6 cm x 32.5 cm)
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- ICONIC VEHICLE: Make the jump to lightspeed with the MILLENNIUM FALCON
- AUTHENTIC SCALE: 9-inch vehicle features incredible details and authentic scaling
- FULL LOADOUT: Includes motion activated sounds, light up thrusters, and much more
- ICONIC CREW: Contains four articulated 1-inch micro figure accessories
- OFFICIAL PRODUCT: Officially licensed STAR WARS product from Jazwares
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- Despite being palm-sized, this model is bigger than those from the previous vehicle model series!
- Thanks to BANDAI SPIRITS' advanced molding technology, the overwhelming details of the Death Star II are compressed into a diameter of approximately 61mm!
- The product box will have a Bandai Namco warning label, which is proof that you are purchasing an officially licensed product
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- SAVE THE GALAXY – The Death Star exhaust port is only two meters wide, but the Rebel Fleet must achieve a direct hit to destroy the space station! In Star Wars Stay On Target from Ridley’s Games, you are the Rebel Leader of a fleet, and you must organize your crew and make attack runs to save the galaxy.
- BATTLE THE IMPERIAL FLEET – Set up the Attack Run of Imperial starships. These cards are the obstacles you must overcome on your path to glory, but you won’t know what they are until your Attack Run begins. Use your Rebel skills wisely to anticipate the next move and defend yourself to reach the Exhaust Port and destroy the Death Star.
- USE THE FORCE – If the situation seems unwinnable, call on Obi-Wan Kenobi and the powers of the Force to guide you. Correctly predict what will happen next and you will move forward, unscathed.
- WHAT’S INSIDE? – With Star Wars Stay On Target, it’s not only what’s inside that counts because the Death Star-shaped tin is an integral part of the game, along with the 25 Rebel Fleet cards, 15 Imperial Fleet cards, 15 Target Point cards, 5 Rebel Leader cards, the Thermal Exhaust Port card, and English instructions. Not only has the game been designed for the true Star Wars fan, but the unique tin makes this an ideal gift for any occasion.
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