Astronomers Spot Rare “New Star” in Corona Borealis Constellation
Astronomers around the world are eagerly awaiting the appearance of a rare celestial event – a “new star” in the Corona Borealis constellation. This once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon is set to dazzle observers with its brightness, which is expected to rival that of second-magnitude stars such as Polaris.
Located 3,000 light-years away from Earth, the binary star system known as T Corona Borealis consists of a red giant star and a white dwarf star. The red giant star, under high temperature and pressure conditions, is on the brink of a thermonuclear explosion that will cause a sudden increase in brightness visible to the naked eye.
This extraordinary event, which occurs only once every 80 years, will provide a unique opportunity for sky gazers to witness a nova explosion near the Corona Borealis constellation. However, astronomers caution that the “new star” will only last for a few days before gradually dimming and disappearing.
The last nova explosion in Corona Borealis took place in 1946, making this upcoming event a rare spectacle that may not be seen again for another 80 years. Astronomers are urging the public to seize this opportunity to witness the celestial show, as it may be the only chance to witness such an event in their lifetime.
Stay tuned for more updates on this spectacular astronomical event as scientists continue to monitor the “new star” in the Corona Borealis constellation.