Have you ever wondered what happens when a star explodes? In this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson dives into the fascinating phenomenon of a star explosion in the constellation Corona Borealis, specifically focusing on the recurrent nova T Corona Borealis.
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - The Life Cycle of Stars: From Birth to Death
03:15 - The White Dwarf: The Final Stage of Stellar Evolution
05:30 - Nova Events: A Prelude to Supernovae
07:22 - Exploding the Outer Surface of a Star: The White Dwarf Becomes a Supernova
07:33 - Comparing Supernovae to Novae: Brightness and Characteristics
07:44 - The Catastrophic Death of a White Dwarf vs. Nova Explosions
07:55 - Brightness of Supernovae: Visible Across the Universe
08:06 - Distance and Safety: The Nova's Impact on Earth
08:18 - Conclusion: T Corona Borealis and Its Significance
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