JOURNAL ARTICLE

Blazing into sight.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2024, v. 262, n. 3497. P. 43 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Beall, Abigail 3 of 3

Abstract

A "new" star called T Coronae Borealis, also known as the "blaze star," is expected to become visible to the naked eye in the next few months. This star is actually a binary star system consisting of a white dwarf and a red giant orbiting each other. The white dwarf has been stealing hydrogen from its companion star, and once enough material has built up, it will ignite hydrogen fusion, resulting in a powerful explosion. Astronomers predict that this explosion will occur between now and September, and the star system will become almost as bright as Polaris, the North Star, for a few days. To prepare for this event, it is recommended to locate the constellation Corona Borealis, where the star system is located. This event is rare, as this star system only explodes roughly every 80 years. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2024/06, Vol. 262, Issue 3497, p43
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • DOI:10.1016/s0262-4079(24)01197-7
  • Accession Number:178080471
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