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Eclipsing binary pair to merge

Paired Stars in Cygnus En Route to Merger By: Camille M. Carlisle | January 6, 2017


Astronomers suspect that a binary star system in Cygnus is preparing to make one star of two, erupting in a red nova that will be visible to the naked eye.

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/uncat...ute-to-merger/

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/as...in-2022-2017-1
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Old 12-01-2017, 11:53 PM
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Paired Stars in Cygnus En Route to Merger By: Camille M. Carlisle | January 6, 2017


Astronomers suspect that a binary star system in Cygnus is preparing to make one star of two, erupting in a red nova that will be visible to the naked eye.

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/uncat...ute-to-merger/

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/as...in-2022-2017-1
If anyone wants to follow this star it is also known as GSC 3543:1211
It is a 12.1 star in Cygnus.
RA 19h 29m 16sec + 46°37'20"
I know this event is a fair time into the future, but it may just surprise us by being early
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They're predicting this will happen in 2022.
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They're predicting this will happen in 2022.
I think that is what the thread is all about and it gives us that date,plus or minus 1 year..
I would prefer it to be earlier myself.
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I would prefer it to be earlier myself.
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If it's any consolation Ron, it has already happened...we'll just be watching
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If it's any consolation Ron, it has already happened...we'll just be watching
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Just thinking of my age Steve,so the earlier the better.
Just hope it can break the speed of light barrier.
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