You Can See Rare Star Explosion For a Week In Corona Borealis Constellation

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Dr. Swapnil

March 18, 2024   11:15 AM

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NASA official said that a rare nova outburst will be visible to naked eye for week.

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This is rare nova located 3000 light years away from our Earth. From the star system Coronae Borealis ( T CrB).

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 (T CrB)  Coronae Borealis star system consist of a red giant star and white dwarf star orbiting each other.

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Star explosion or outburst on surface occurs when white dwarf takes material form red giant star causes nuclear fusion flash.

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You can see this once in life time moment in between February and September 2024. 

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It will be visible in the constellation Corona Borealis, lies in between the constellation Hercules and Bootes.

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This is rare event happening once in 80 years. It will be appear very bright as North star for almost week.

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You can see this rare event by naked eye for several days. After a week use binoculars before it's get dim.

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