A ‘new’ star could finally appear in the night sky this week, thanks to a once-in-a-lifetime explosion

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A once-in-a-lifetime stellar eruption could occur at any time, potentially causing a ‘new star’ to appear in the night sky. If it does, the star system T Coronae Borealis could suddenly brighten to rival Polaris, the North Star. Here’s what you need to know about the “Blaze Star” T. Coronae Borealis (T CrB). T CrB […]

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