[TS] Casual Read 1: NASA: Nova Explosion to Be ‘Once-in-Lifetime

What is the expected time frame for the nova explosion to occur, according to astronomers?

• By September 2024

• By December 2023

• By March 2024

• By June 2024

What is a nova, as described in the passage?

• A temporary brightening of a star due to energy release

• The final destruction of a star

• A new star formation

• A permanent increase in a star's brightness

Which constellation will the nova event occur in?

• Corona Borealis

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Cassiopeia

What is the main difference between a nova and a supernova?

• A nova is temporary, while a supernova is the final destruction of a star

• A nova is brighter than a supernova

• A supernova occurs in binary systems only

• A nova involves a red giant only

What causes the thermonuclear explosion in a nova event?

• Buildup of pressure and heat on the white dwarf

• Collision of two stars

• Formation of a new star

• End of a star's life cycle

Who first discovered the nova event in the T Coronae Borealis system?

• John Birmingham

• Sumner Starrfield

• Rebekah Hounsell

• Galileo Galilei