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The recurrent nova T Coronae Borealis, T CrB (aka the Blaze Star) is expected to erupt anytime soon (within the next couple of months or so); essentially a once in a lifetime event (occurs roughly every 80 years).
Usually a dim binary star, not visible to the naked eye (borderline in binoculars in a dark sky at around magnitude +10), it is anticipated to brighten up to a similar level to the pole star Polaris (around mag +2) for a few days as material, which pours from the red giant star in the system onto the surface of the white dwarf partner, goes critical.
Easily located and monitored not far from the north celestial pole (spot the 'Plough' and follow the handle backwards).
www.virtualtelescope.eu
www.nasa.gov
Usually a dim binary star, not visible to the naked eye (borderline in binoculars in a dark sky at around magnitude +10), it is anticipated to brighten up to a similar level to the pole star Polaris (around mag +2) for a few days as material, which pours from the red giant star in the system onto the surface of the white dwarf partner, goes critical.
Easily located and monitored not far from the north celestial pole (spot the 'Plough' and follow the handle backwards).
Waiting for T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) to erupt: what could we see? - The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0
The recurrent nova T CrB is likely to erupt during in the June - Sept. 2024 time frame. Let's discover what to expect.
www.virtualtelescope.eu
NASA, Global Astronomers Await Rare Nova Explosion - NASA
Around the world, professional and amateur astronomers alike are closely watching T Coronae Borealis – the “Blaze Star,” a binary system some 3,000 light-years from Earth – waiting for an impending nova explosion event so bright it will be visible on Earth with the naked eye.
www.nasa.gov
