One of the great celestial shows promised for 2024 did not happen. For a long time, the burst of the binary star system is T Coronae Borealis. For a white dwarf and a red giant, the TRB is a newly repeated type that is about 3,000 light years away from Earth and can increase its brightness 1,500 times during an explosion.
. The term ‘new recurrent’ refers to systems that have exploded more than once throughout their lives. And in the case of TRB, these explosions do not take place by chance – follow a predictable cycle and take place at a few decades. Last registered explosion It was in 1946, but the phenomenon was observed longer.
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Normally, this star system has a +10 size, a glow of a weak eye to be seen with the naked eye. However, during the explosion, the size jumps to +2, makes the glare more visible and provides vision with the naked eye.
According to NASA (national aviation and the field of the United States), its brightness becomes so intense that it is compared to the north star or polaris, the brightest in the constellation of the smaller bear.
The last explosion occurred in 1946 and based on the recently observed features by scientists, The next explosion can be between 2025 and 2026 (Is this time coming this time?).
Researchers have expected an increase in brightness since 2024, but since this has not yet happened, they continue to monitor the system, and they believe that the explosion may be in the coming months and even next year.
“A star system with 3,000 light years from the world must soon be visible with the naked eye. This can be a unique opportunity in life, because the new explosion takes place about 80 years. This newly relief is one of the five people known in our galaxy.. The reason for this is that TRB is a binary system created by a white dwarf and a red giant. Nas NASA explains.
T Corona Borealis is brighter
The intense shine in which scientists expect the TRB is due to the characteristics of the star system to which it belongs. Dynamics Determined For the interaction between a white dwarf and giant friend.
The term “new” is used to describe a sudden increase in the brightness of a star, which can be 100 to 10,000 times intense. It is important not to interfere with a supernova with a violent burst, but in this case it represents the end of a star’s life.
According to NASA, the stars are so close that when they remove their outer layers, the red giant becomes unstable due to increasing temperature and pressure.
In contrast, the white dwarf catches this material on the surface until the accumulation of this material triggers an uncontrolled thermonuclear reaction on its surface, which causes an explosion to be observed.
Astronomers state that, About 80 years, there is an explosion that causes the intense brightness we expect in the T CRB system. This cycle
Since the completion of the last explosion, 80 years and the next explosion should be visible for several days between 2025 and 2026. The first explosion recorded by science took place in 1866.
When will the explosion be?
Corona is in the constellation of Borealis, Star TRB system was initially expected to explode between April and September 2024. However, scientists now believe that intense brightness will probably increase until 2025.
Some suggest that the explosion could be in March this year, while others show that the incident should take place in 2025. Researchers of the time in 1946 estimate that the next event will take place between 2026 and 2027.
Fact is that The moment that the T -Corona Borealis system will increase the brightness does not have a definite accuracy. However, the evidence points out that it should be realized soon.
“It usually takes thousands of years for this process to repeat itself, and every system sees it once as a new system. However, T CRB can pass through this phenomenon every 80 years, which classifies it as a new recurrent. Nas NASA explains.
How can I observe T -Sistem Corona Borealis?
Astronomers and experts closely monitor T Coronae Borealis to determine when their brightness will begin to increase. Right now, if you observe the night sky with the naked eye, you cannot separate it from other stars. However, when its size increases, it will be visible without the need for equipment.
For a few days, Enthusiasts will be able to observe the TRB show with the naked eye, with an intense glow. After that, for about a week, you will be able to follow the phenomenon; However, at this stage, it will be necessary to use binoculars or telescope to continue observation.
Currently, more than 200 stars are considered the brightest in the sky. When time comes T CRB will also be part of this list, but for a few days.
If you find it difficult to find the system by observing the night sky, you can use star recognition applications and constellations such as Sky MAP or Star Walk. Most of these applications have a simple interface: direct the phone to the sky and look for the constellation of Corona Borealis.
Stars may be subjected to impressive explosive events, one of the most intense explosions in the universe, from a temporary young age to a young age. Do you want to know more? Understand how new, Supernova, Hypernova and Kilonovas emerged. Until next time!
Source: Tec Mundo
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