"The Impending Explosion of the Blaze Star: A Guide to Viewing and Locating"
Image Credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center A star that was supposed to explode in May and June has yet to show any signs of doing so. However, it is expected that the ‘Blaze Star,’ also known ...
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The star known as Blaze Star or T Coronae Borealis, which was predicted to explode in May and June, has not yet exhibited any signs of doing so. However, it is anticipated that the star is now on the path towards a cosmic explosion. Blaze Star, shining at a magnitude similar to the North Star, is a recurring nova that will illuminate the sky brightly for only a brief period before returning to its original intensity. Located in the Corona Borealis constellation about 3,000 light-years away from Earth, reaching the star would take millions of years even at a speed of 35,000 mph. In a two-star system comprising a red giant star and a white dwarf star that orbit each other, Blaze Star undergoes a massive eruption known as a nova. This event, occurring approximately every 80 years, was last observed in 1946. The forthcoming explosion is expected to happen shortly, with the heightened brightness making it visible to the naked eye and offering an opportunity for observation and data collection.However, an exact date cannot be determined by experts, but they believe it will probably occur around the end of September. To find it, look for the star in the constellation Corona Borealis, although it will not be visible until the thermonuclear eruption. You can still locate it by employing other astronomical methods. One simple way is to first locate the Big Dipper, then proceed from there and follow the curve of its handle. You will then see a vivid red star known as Arcturus. In the northeast, find another star named Vega, and between these two, the Blaze Star will become visible.