Binary star V Sagittae will explode as a very bright 'nova' by century's end
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 - 12:00
in Astronomy & Space
Currently, the faint star V Sagittae, V Sge, in the constellation Sagitta, is barely visible, even in mid-sized telescopes. However, around the year 2083, this innocent star will explode, becoming as bright as Sirius, the brightest star visible in the night sky.