Aug 21, 2016
Astronomers Capture Activity Before, During, And After A Classical Nova Explosion
Astronomers Capture Activity Before, During, And After A Classical Nova Explosion
Over the decades, capturing the moments leading up to a classical nova explosion has proven difficult. In 2009, that changed, as a star that had been tracked for years finally exploded. Over the decades, astronomers have on occasion observed white dwarf classical nova explosions, but capturing the moments leading up to the dramatic events has proven difficult. In 2009, the luck of a team of…
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