The Star Set to Explode Totally Flaked. Here’s What to Expect Next

Illustration: white dwarf draws material from red giant star

 The nearby T Coronae Borealis system could still explode any day now, but calculations suggest the next best chance for fireworks is later this year.

‘Sky watchers were disappointed last night when a binary star system didn’t erupt in a nova explosion that was predicted to take place on Thursday. But fear not, the famous blaze star is still due for its recurring nova to erupt any day now.…’ Passant Rabie via Gizmodo

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