The long-awaited star explosion is finally going down! For millennia, people have been captivated by the idea of witnessing a star's last moments. Astrophysicists and stargazers alike have long been fascinated by the prospect of witnessing the next big cosmic explosion. And now, the wait is finally over! For years, the scientific community has kept an eye on Betelgeuse, hoping to witness a rare and stunning star explosion. Surprisingly, the focus has recently switched to a recurrent nova star system, T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), which is expected to explode in the next weeks. According to a recently published paper, during this explosion, T CrB will dramatically brighten by 1,500 times, making it visible to the naked eye. This much-anticipated event has everyone on the edge of their seats. When exactly will this occur? What makes it such a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle? Stay with us to find out!
Only a few astrophysical events attract the public's attention as much as the blazing end of a star's life cycle. Yes, the April 8 solar eclipse was a sight to behold, but the end of a massive star is a cosmic spectacle like no other. As they run out of fuel, gravity takes over, resulting in a catastrophic collapse that ends in a supernova. This massive explosion produces vast amounts of energy, briefly outshining entire galaxies. The blast also disperses heavy elements, allowing for the formation of new stars and planets. This powerful event has fascinated and terrified astronomers alike. But what's actually fascinating is that T Coronae Borealis is on the cusp of a cataclysmic explosion, which might overturn everything we thought we knew about stars. Keep watching as we will explore the fascinating science behind this recurrent Nova, explain the process causing its spectacular brightness, and show you how to observe it. But, first, let's introduce you to the star system that is set to erupt in a spectacular supernova.
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00:00 Intro
1:18 It's Happening
4:15 What Is A Nova? And What Triggers A Nova?
8:49 how can we be so certain that it will happen soon?
12:16 How and where to observe it?
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15 июл 2024
