"T Coronae Borealis, or 'Blaze Star,' is expected to explode soon—a flash that will illuminate a dead binary star system for the first time in 80 years."
"The Blaze Star feeds off a red giant, sucking hydrogen and materials until enough pressure builds up to trigger a thermonuclear runaway explosion."
"This nova should become as bright as constellation stars, and once it explodes, it will remain visible for about a week to observers."
"To spot the Blaze Star, locate the brightest stars: Arcturus and Vega, and track a line between them toward Hercule and the Corona Borealis."
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