nova articles
What process triggers the sudden brightening observed in a nova event?
Why is a standard nova eruption inherently less rare than a supernova?
What condition causes one type of supernova via runaway nuclear detonation?
What is the lowest estimate cited for the annual rate of supernova explosions in the Milky Way?
How much brighter is a supernova compared to a standard nova event across interstellar distances?
What primary environmental factor causes variance in published supernova rate estimates for the Milky Way?
If the Milky Way experiences four dozen supernovae per year, how many centuries would that equate to?
What structural requirement is necessary for the recurring process that causes a nova eruption?
If a supernova exploded 26,000 light-years away at the center of our galaxy, how visible would it be on Earth?
What determines the commonality of a nova versus the rarity of a supernova?
What triggers the sudden brightening in a typical nova involving a white dwarf?
What happens to the white dwarf star after causing a typical recurrent nova outburst?
What apparent magnitude is T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) expected to reach during an eruption?
How does a supernova differ fundamentally from the typical nova event observed in T CrB?
For how long was Kepler's Supernova (SN 1604) visible during the daytime?
What rare opportunity does monitoring T CrB provide regarding stellar evolution?
What extremely rare event involving two exploding stars was reported in 2024?
How quickly are modern transient events like T CrB monitored events confirmed compared to historical supernovae?
What causes a white dwarf to undergo a supernova detonation instead of a standard nova?
What characteristic makes the expected T CrB eruption easily visible to the public?
What fundamental physical process characterizes a nova outburst?
What two stellar objects inherently make up a system capable of producing a nova?
What specific characteristic of the white dwarf's gravity drives the nova cycle?
What causes the thermonuclear runaway ignition during a nova event?
How does the fate of the white dwarf differ between a nova and a Type Ia supernova?
When does a white dwarf trigger a Type Ia supernova instead of a nova?
What property allows astronomers to potentially use classical novae to measure distances across the Milky Way?
What speeds can the ejected shell of gas reach shortly after a nova eruption?
What elements, heavier than hydrogen and helium, are synthesized or revealed in the ejected material from a nova?
What phenomenon causes the fusion to proceed unstably during the nova event?
What characteristic distinguishes a recurrent nova system from a classical nova system in terms of eruption frequency?