The star that should have exploded already: T Coronae Borealis

T Coronae Borealis, nicknamed the Blaze Star, erupts every 80 years or so, becoming visible to the naked eye. Based on recent behaviour the star should have flared again in late 2024, but it didn't! Astronomers are thus eagerly waiting for this imminent explosion. In this episode of Chasing Starlight we tell you how professional telescopes can quickly react to sudden cosmic events like this one.

Credit:

ESO
Directed by: L. Calçada, M. Kornmesser
Hosted by: S. Randall
Written by: H. Huysegoms
Editing: M. Kornmesser, L. Calçada
Videography: A. Tsaousis
Animations & footage: ESO, M. Kornmesser, Liam Young, B. Tafreshi, twanight.org, ESA/Hubble, VPHAS+ team, P. Horálek, L. Calçada, H. Zodet
Music: VIDEVO
Web and technical support: G. Bazin, R. Shida
Scientific consultant: P. Amico
Promotion: O. Sandu
Filming Locations: ESO Supernova (supernova.eso.org)