Get ready for a rare space event!

Unlike a supernova, which is a final titanic explosion that destroys some dying stars, a nova is when a dwarf star remains intact, sending the accumulated material hurtling into space in a blinding flash. T CrB is about 3,000 light years away—and this explosion happens about once every 80 years, repeating the process for tens of thousands of years.

Happy stargazing! 👀🌟

📷 NASA/Conceptual Image Lab/Goddard Flight Center

[Kiangaming]

Oh yes my first time seeing a space event

[CrusaderLegFoot]

The one time a cool space thing happens, I have thunderstorms everyday for the past week.

[TroubadourShip]

I miss the science centre....that's the only reason why I'm here

[Destinythompson]

"First time in 80 years" Bro be speaking like something exploding happens more than once, Don't worry guys1!1 the star will reform so it can explode again!

[bonesrhodes]

good thing she told us WHERE in the sky we should be looking

[steampunkskunk]

Saying where in the sky to look would be helpful. What hemisphere will be able to see it?

[Themoralofthestory.]

The nova already happened, the light just hasnt reached us yet.

[silvernblue]

Novas are unpredictable.... makes a video about a scientifically predicted nova