‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ nova eruption could happen any day

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ nova eruption could happen any day

A nova eruption predicted to occur by September is being described by NASA as a “once-in-a-lifetime” event that will be visible to the human eye. Researchers tracking T Coronae Borealis — known as T CrB — say the eruption could occur any time before September. T CrB generally erupts every 80 years, and it was … Read more

Once-in-a-lifetime event: A dead star will soon offer skywatchers a stellar show

Once-in-a-lifetime event: A dead star will soon offer skywatchers a stellar show

NEW DELHI: In the constellation Corona Borealis, an extraordinary celestial phenomenon is about to take place, one that has captivated astronomers and skywatchers for centuries. T Coronae Borealis, also known as T CrB, is gearing up for a dramatic thermonuclear explosion visible to the naked eye. This event, historically recorded as far back as 1217, … Read more

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

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

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