Eclipsing binary pair to merge

[OzEclipse]

Paired Stars in Cygnus En Route to Merger By: Camille M. Carlisle (http://www.skyandtelescope.com/author/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/uncategorized/stars-en-route-to-merger/

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/astronomers-are-predicting-a-collision-between-two-stars-will-light-up-the-sky-in-2022-2017-1

[astroron]

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;)
Cheers:thumbsup:

[MortonH]

They're predicting this will happen in 2022.

[astroron]

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.;)
Cheers:thumbsup:

[kinetic]

If it's any consolation Ron, it has already happened...we'll just be watching
the replay ;)

Steve

[astroron]

Just thinking of my age Steve,so the earlier the better.
Just hope it can break the speed of light barrier. :P
Cheers:thumbsup: