SMRTR TechNov 3, 2024Interesting Engineering

‘Zombie star’ could explode soon, light up sky for the first time in 80 years

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T Coronae Borealis, a 'zombie star' 3,000 light-years away, could soon explode and light up the night sky for the first time since 1946. The rare nova event, visible to the naked eye for about a week, would allow scientists to study the star system's energy processes and inspire new astronomers.

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