May 10, 2024 8-10 PM

Event Type: Lecture and Stargazing
Title: Nova TCB: A new star in the crown constellation that we can see this year
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Institution: Caltech
Abstract:
In the constellation Corona Borealis (Northern Crown), a new star is about to appear this year that we can see with our own eyes. T Corona Borealis (T Cor Bor) will undergo a cosmic event where a star temporarily becomes a million times as bright as our sun - such an event is called a classical nova. Please join me to discuss why novae happen, what to expect, and how to see this once-in-a-lifetime cosmic sparkle.