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This year a star named T Coronae Borealis will temporarily increase its luminosity to be a million times as bright as our Sun. Why and when will this happen, and where can you see it in the sky? Join us for a 30-minute lecture discussing T Coronae Borealis and other classical novae, followed by a panel Q&A consisting of several astrophysicists to answer your questions about astrophysics and space science.This public astronomy event will be hosted both in-person as well as live-streamed over YouTube Live. The lecture will be 30 minutes, followed by a 90-minute session of telescope-aided stargazing and a Q&A Panel consisting of experts in the department on a variety of astronomy and astrophysical topics. You can attend in person or interact with us through the YouTube interface. Event is free and open to all, no reservations necessary.
For more information including a link to the YouTube Livestream and directions to Caltech, click on the poster image or visit our webpage: http://outreach.astro.caltech.edu
Title: Nova T Coronae Borealis: A New Star in the Crown
Lecturer: Mansi Kasliwal
Abstract:
This year, a new star will appear In the constellation Corona Borealis (Northern Crown), bright enough that we can see it with our own eyes. This star, T Coronae Borealis, will soon undergo a cosmic event known as a classical nova. A nova is the result of a massive thermonuclear explosion on the surface of a star, temporarily increasing its luminosity to be a million times as bright as our sun. Please join me to discuss why novae happen, what to expect, and how to see this once-in-a-lifetime cosmic sparkle.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1216 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA, United States, California 91125