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Nova explosion 3,000 light-years away will be seen from Earth with the naked eye (abcnews.go.com)

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[–] sanguinepar 39 points 3 months ago (2 children)

The last recorded outburst from T Coronae Borealis -- which includes a hot, red giant star and a cool, white dwarf star -- was in 1946, according to the space agency, which forecasts it will do so again before September 2024.

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Thanks! Just to add a little more detail:

The exact date and time of the astronomical explosion is unknown, but once it happens, Hounsell says the once-in-a-lifetime event is sure to inspire the next generation of skywatchers.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago

That's so annoying! I want to make sure I see it!