Sometime in the coming months, a spectacle could light up the northern sky. There, in the constellation Corona Borealis, more than 2,500 light-years away, lurks a star called T Coronae Borealis, building up to an explosion that will temporarily cause the star to become one of the brightest objects at night. sky. Astronomers are eagerly … Read more
Every 80 years, the heavens give us a rare gift: a stellar explosion called a nova that surpasses all other cosmic wonders. This celestial fireworks show takes place when a white dwarf star erupts, increasing its brightness ten thousandfold. Even with the naked eye, we can enjoy its glory from a million miles away, and … Read more
The vast expanse of the night sky, a canvas studded with countless stars, is about to reveal a rare and spectacular phenomenon. Brace yourself for a stellar light show as T Coronae Borealis, a seemingly inconspicuous star nestled in the Corona Borealis constellation, is on the verge of a dramatic nova explosion. T Coronae Borealis … Read more
American news By means of Patrick Reilly Published June 12, 2024, 10:59 PM ET Scientists around the world are eagerly awaiting a cosmic nova event that NASA says will add a “new star” to the night sky sometime between now and September. The spectacle will be so bright that it will be visible to the … Read more
Astronomers expect a “new star” to appear in the night sky between now and September in a celestial event that has been in the works for years, according to NASA. “It is a once-in-a-lifetime event that will create many new astronomers, giving young people a cosmic event that they can observe for themselves, ask their … Read more
A rare burst of light from a dead star will likely be visible to humans Soil this summer in a fleeting but potentially grim celestial display that scientists are calling “a once-in-a-lifetime event.” The technical term for the impending cosmic explosion is nova, which happens when a white dwarf suddenly and often strikingly lights up … Read more
When it comes to hunting down the explosive deaths of massive stars in the early universe, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a true cosmic detective. This celestial Sherlock Holmes has found evidence of 80 new early supernovae in a patch of sky as wide as a grain of rice, held at arm’s length. … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Astronomers expect a “new star” to appear in the night sky between now and September in a celestial event that has been in the works for years, according to NASA. “It is a once-in-a-lifetime event … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Astronomers expect a “new star” to appear in the night sky between now and September in a celestial event that has been in the works for years, according to NASA. “It is a once-in-a-lifetime event … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — Astronomers expect a “new star” to appear in the night sky between now and September in a celestial event that has been in the works for years, according to NASA. “It is a … Read more