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---+ May 10, 2024 8-10 PM
*Event Type*: [[PublicLectures][Lecture and Stargazing]]<br>
*Title*: Nova T Coronae Borealis: A New Star in the Crown<br>
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*Institution*: Caltech<br>
*Abstract*: <br>
This year, a new star will appear In the constellation Corona Borealis (Northern Crown), bright enough that we can see it with our own eyes. This star, T Coronae Borealis, will soon undergo a cosmic event known as a classical nova.  A nova is the result of a massive thermonuclear explosion on the surface of a star, temporarily increasing its luminosity to be a million times as bright as our sun.  Please join me to discuss why novae happen, what to expect, and how to see this once-in-a-lifetime cosmic sparkle. 
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