A Stellar Explosion May Temporarily Add a ‘New Star’ to the Summer Night Sky
Credit: M. WEISS, CXC/NASAThis summer, stargazers have a chance to witness a rare celestial event. By scanning the night sky for the constellation Corona Borealis, you might catch a glimpse of what appears to be a new star. "This brightening point of light is not actually a new star but a nova eruption occurring...