Nova explosion: How to witness the ‘once-in-a-lifetime' rare star explosion
nova explosion in the T Coronae Borealis star system located 3,000 light years away, is poised to provide a potentially unparalleled viewing opportunity in 2024.
Unprecedented Celestial Display:
Described as a «once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity» by NASA officials, the upcoming nova explosion is expected to be visible to the naked eye, marking a rare celestial event that promises to captivate skywatchers worldwide, as per a report by Fox News.
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Bill Cooke, lead for NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office (MEO) at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, explained the mechanics behind the Nova explosion. He explained that the T Coronae Borealis star system involves a red giant star and a white dwarf orbiting each other closely, as quoted in a report by Fox News. When the red giant dumps material onto the white dwarf's surface, a thermonuclear reaction ignites, resulting in a dramatic expulsion of material and a significant increase in brightness.
Recurring Phenomenon:
What sets T Coronae Borealis apart is its recurrent nature, erupting approximately every 79 years. The last recorded explosion occurred in 1946, with the forthcoming event offering observers a glimpse into a star's explosion that transpired 3,000 years ago.
According to the Fox News report, currently, T Coronae Borealis is of magnitude +10, necessitating a small telescope for observation. However, during the explosion, its brightness is expected to surge to magnitude +2,
