Astronomers Finally Catch a Nova Detonating on a White Dwarf as it's Happening - Universe Today
5/12/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 11 months ago
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On July 7, 2020, the X-ray instrument eROSITA captured an astronomical event that – until then – had only been theorized and never seen. It saw the detonation of a nova on a white dwarf star, which produced a so-called fireball explosion of X-rays. “It was to…
On July 7, 2020, the X-ray instrument eROSITA captured an astronomical event that until then had only been theorized and never seen. It saw the detonation of a nova on a white dwarf star, which produ… [+4578 chars]
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