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Nasa: Rare nova explosion this year to be a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ viewing opportunity

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NEW DELHI: A remarkable astronomical event is anticipated to occur this year, providing what NASA describes as a “once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity.” The event, a nova explosion, will take place within a star system located 3,000 light years from Earth and is expected to be visible to the naked eye sometime in 2024.Bill Cooke, who leads … Read more

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ spectacle: A ‘new’ star is set to be born. How to watch it

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NEW DELHI: The cosmos is offering a “once-in-a-lifetime” spectacle as Nasa anticipates the explosion of a star system anytime from now until September, T Coronae Borealis, also known as T CrB, expected to dramatically illuminate the night sky. This “nova outburst” represents a momentous event occurring roughly every 80 years, with the last explosion recorded … Read more