It's about time.

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To further clarify, gravity can impact and SLOW time.

Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity predicts that where gravity is stronger, time passes more slowly. That's called time dilation. Gravity is stronger closer to the center of the Earth. So, according to Einstein, time should pass more slowly closer to the ground. (And experiments have confirmed this.)

More, same source:

The force of gravity treats time like taffy. The stronger its pull, the more gravity can stretch out time, making it pass more slowly. By using a new atomic clock, scientists have now measured this slowing of time over the shortest distance yet — just one millimeter (0.04 inch).

https://www.snexplores.org/article/a-ne ... %20ground.

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The predicted light expected to be visible this year from the Nova has not shown up yet. I have a vague idea where to look to find Corona B but have not yet actually spotted the thing this year.

Should we be running a pool to see who can predict the actual date closest?

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Currently the nova facts seem to be,

• The scientist guys can't predict when it will be visible.
• It might only be visible to the naked eye for half a day.
• most of the time it's cloudy.
• Nobody in this thread is skilled enough to know where to look.

https://www.astronomy.com/wp/https:/how ... eneration/

If I get clear sky on a night I'm awake, I intend to attempt to identify Corona Borealis. That's key to finding it.

The article states it is visible with a telescope.

for those looking:


and, also from NASA:

T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), also known as the "Blaze Star", is a binary star system in the Corona Borealis constellation that experiences thermonuclear explosions on its surface about every 80 years. The last recorded explosion was in 1946, and astronomers predicted it could happen again between then and September 2024. The nova is expected to last about a week, reaching its brightest point in the first few days.

and more, for those willing to read:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/a- ... in%202024.

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I guess this is the T. Coronae Borealis nova rumour thread now.

There have been a few articles last week expecting the next flare to be visible here soon.

I figured out how to find the constellation and can identify it so there's that, plus it might actually be clear sky, since winter is somewhat less moist. There was some clear evenings earlier this week.