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  1. Nova explosion visible to the naked eye expected any day now

  2. A ‘New Star’ To The Naked Eye Is Imminent In Rare Sky Event

  3. T Coronae Borealis - Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve STEM Network

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    Here’s everything you need to know about T Coronae Borealis, the “Blaze Star,” which everyone will soon be talking about: T Coronae Borealis is a star of no importance—usually.
    The predicted nova of T Coronae Borealis occurs because it is gravitationally bound to another star, known as a binary system. As matter from one star collects on the surface of T Coronae Borealis, it heats up over time and, roughly once every 80 years, results in the bright outburst that causes it to shine incredibly bright for a short time.
    “The T. Coronae Borealis is a binary system. It is actually two stars,” said Gerard Van Belle, the director of science at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. One of these stars is a white dwarf, an old star that has already been through its fusion-powered lifecycle. “It’s gone from being a main sequence star to being a giant star.
    The last time it happened was in 1946, so now it’s our turn to see it. “The T. Coronae Borealis is a binary system. It is actually two stars,” said Gerard Van Belle, the director of science at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. One of these stars is a white dwarf, an old star that has already been through its fusion-powered lifecycle.
  5. The famous Northern Crown is home to a future nova

    WEBMay 17, 2024 · Bottom line: Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown, is an almost-perfect semicircle of stars. In the northern summer of 2024, it might be home to a nova, or “new” star. Read more: A ‘new star ...

  6. Media Tip Sheet: The Return of the Blaze Star: T Coronae Borealis …

  7. SETI Live: T Coronae Borealis - The Nova of a Lifetime

  8. 'Once-in-a-lifetime' exploding star expected to be visible before

  9. T Coronae Borealis: A Binary Star Poised for a Celestial Spectacle

  10. Skywatch: Little crown of night sky may pop a new star this summer

  11. A once-in-a-lifetime celestial explosion may be near — and …