A Star Is About to Explode (And You'll Be Able to See It)

[@StarTalk]

T Coronae Borealis is projected to go Nova anytime between now and September 2024.

[@Lupinemancer87]

@@Asmodis4 Butthurt much? Did your mom not give you enough attention or what?

[@lukka_xx]

i got a 6 inch aperture telescope so i'll be able to see it🔥💯

[@privettoli]

How long would the process take? Would it be visible from the US night sky?

[@marcelclover6650]

Neil how's your beautiful Mom doing?

[@obfityFlak]

How can we be this precise with timing? How does that work?

[@jesseerickson662]

Exploded while ancient Egypt was up and running and we just now get to see it. Amazing.

[@suburbanbanshee]

576 BC isn't that long ago.

[@shadowthetwisted]

in the grand scheme of things? no, its not. to us, its a long, long time.

[@jack-daniels33]

And has exploded approximately 30 more times since then!

[@kats-wi9vn]

@@suburbanbanshee yeah agree, plenty of people alive today were born before that

[@MM-vs2et]

Exploded when Homer was writing the Illiad

[@menorak]

'Seymour! The sky is on fire!' 'No, mother. It is just T. Coronae Borealis!'

[@oui2611]

no no nooooo superintalement, that's just DUENDE

[@carmenncruz237]

😅😅😅

[@benpetrakis689]

Knew if i looked in the comments I would see some reference to this 😂😂

[@TheSilentMajorityNation]

At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely within your kitchen?! ...Can I see it?

[@rachel_sj]

@@TheSilentMajorityNation…No…

[@JLWarren]

Some men just want to see the world learn.

[@NickH-o5l]

I’m so using this

[@StarTalk]

this should be on a shirt! 👀btw is anyone here interested in StarTalk "Keep Looking Up!" merch? Love, StarTalk Marketing Team

[@therealsammich]

@@StarTalkYES DEFINITELY

[@Juggawok]

I'm also using this.

[@anicetomaldonado]

@JL Warren ahyep.

[@PurdyGood]

No way, Neil you have the EXACT pattern of shirt that I have of a pillow case that my late grandmother made for me. There were about 25 of us grandkids and she would make us all pajama’s or pillow cases or sock. She would buy a pattern and material from a fabric shop, something different each year, and one year she asked what theme I’d like and I said stars and space and galaxies and she made a pillow case with the exact print you have there on your shirt. Awesome. Always have loved learning from you, my guy!

[@daveyjoseph6058]

🥱

[@dionicionisnisan3271]

​@@daveyjoseph6058 😂

[@sandywhite9796]

Don’t be rude. Sounds like a nice memory for him.

[@yasyasmarangoz3577]

That sound so nice :)

[@yasyasmarangoz3577]

​@@daveyjoseph6058 wtf brother 😂

[@trumanhopper2493]

I was lucky enough to be taking an observational Astronomy class at my college when a supernova in a different galaxy exploded, and we pointed our 32 inch aperture telescope at it, and I will never forget the sense of awe in seeing the disk of a different galaxy, but then seeing ONE STAR in that gallactic disk outshining the other 2 billion stars

[@Star-um9cz]

That sounds Heavenly!

[@didycakau4924]

would love to have the chance to do it

[@JohnWickkkk]

Link? Or it didn’t happen

[@ruolbu]

JohnWickkkk, get over yourself

[@LuciferMoringstar999]

Absolutely awesome. I hope I get to experience seeing a super nova exploded at least once in my lifetime.

[@helenedesmarais8697]

In 8 minutes, you managed to explaned SO CLEARLY the mechanics of the phenomena that now, I not only know the information but I UNDESTAND WHY. That is the mastery of a great teacher. Thank you.

[@alex47775]

Is it at least going to be as bright as the morningstar?

[@silvergreylion]

Concepts such as white dwarves, neutron stars, magnetars, and black holes, are purely imaginary. Look at the Island of stability of isotopes. The electric force is around 39 orders of magnitude greater than the force of gravity, so the force of gravity can never overcome the electric force, to create degenerate or 'neutron matter', and much less a 'singularity', which is in essence equivalent to dividing by zero.

[@Boneyard24]

@@helenedesmarais8697 Did you see it yet ?

[@Boneyard24]

@@alex47775 yes

[@Truebro79]

The star exploded 2,600 years ago but we're only able to see it now? That is some insane ping, the earth needs to upgrade its wifi.

[@MrBoredinthedorm]

This is lifi baby. Ain't gonna get any faster

[@basilisk..]

Sorry to say, but unfortunately there is a very hard cap on the speed of information and we're at that cap🤷‍♂️

[@moe5796]

Lol nerd

[@JamesThreatt]

And that's light years.

[@xcreenplay7264]

My brain still can't comprehend that 😢

[@ryank5424]

Still blows my mind a little that the things we see in sky already happened years to centuries (or more!) ago. Appreciate the way you broke this down.

[@shishinonaito]

Or minutes. Even seconds. The sun we see in the sky is 8 minutes old. And the moon we see in the sky is 1.3 seconds old.

[@nunyabusiness7602]

@@shishinonaito And the people we see around us are nanoseconds old.

[@reitasfangirl]

8:16 - "You can sleep well at night, knowing life on Earth will not end...FROM THAT." Thank you for that laugh, definitely needed it.

[@genelomas332]

Hah, yeah.. Beetlejuice however.. 😉

[@mjm3091]

nothing makes people laugh more than supernova genocide

[@genelomas332]

​@@mjm3091haha.. bring it!

[@khora3845]

@@genelomas332 Betelgeuse is 700 lightyears away. A supernova at that distance is fine

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

Something tells me that Neil was being serious there lol. There could be an asteroid or rogue planet or something really big and really fast that smashes into us without warning at any time. The chances of that are small but given enough time....

[@chazw3x]

Some of what i like about Neil deGrasse Tyson is that he describes things in a way that the average person would understand. Also, he goes into detail and explains things such as word origins and why certain things happen. I can sit and listen to him for hours at a time.

[@im_Spade_]

That's why he is famous. There's probably smarter people out there, but he's so good at explaining complicated stuff to normal people. What a treasure 🙏

[@rudert56]

Our education system needs more teachers like him.

[@jadamcquarrie4509]

him speaking with his hands is so iconic and also helpful, too

[@joedon1706]

He is a book writer and a con man.

[@Houdini_Bob]

@@joedon1706 and he was instrumental in demotion of Pluto from planetary status, but it turns out Pluto is a very active PLANET

[@alexandria3458]

"That's just BS, Bologna Sandwich" LOL I love that

[@cholasimmons]

this is how to learn science!

[@ROBLOXTHANOS]

Thank you for offering a free, high-quality educational service.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Not entirely free… You have to watch or skip the ads.

[@lElijxahRBLX]

Bro thought he would get pinned..

[@ROBLOXTHANOS]

@@sirrathersplendid4825 Oh yeah…and it also costs time to get schooled by Neil deGrasse Tyson. So true.

[@ROBLOXTHANOS]

@@lElijxahRBLX What you said was wrong.

[@louisd95714]

@@sirrathersplendid4825 What ad?, I use the Brace browser. No ads!

[@marymadelynevangelista9799]

Dude, you are awesome. I'm certified to teach all the sciences K-12 and was a teacher for deacdes. You did a tough job and made it look easy. Tonal inflection, hand gestures, historic perspective, Latin with translations, progressive outline of complex 3-D alien info, kept it from getting scary while imparting the everyday-awe, jargon described in context, casual attire to prevent info from looking intimidating, no distractions in the background (but nice guitar and books with some light), well integrated graphics, nice use of and control of the initialism (BS), etc. A tough job done well! Thank you.

[@charuzarma4572]

That dude was a lecturer in astronomy, grad a, Post doc astro physicist, also a TV persona and great explanatory after Carl Segan. Hence he can teach like we want to learn. But yeahhh great job.

[@Galenus1234]

"If you can't explain something in easy words, you don't understand it well enough." ~~~Albert Einstein

[@ROBLOXTHANOS]

It’s not much, but this is for your efforts to educate people in a kind and friendly way.

[@lullaby218]

Neil is on the BlackRock payroll. Forget space and the stars. He can't even bring basic facts about the human race...

[@discombobulatedl]

You're amazing. 😎🔥🙏🏻

[@ROBLOXTHANOS]

@@BryceCzirr-jz7ju It’s ROBLOX-THANOS, actually.

[@motis555]

Bro donated to a multi-millionaire😂

[@ROBLOXTHANOS]

@@motis555 Millions are not very useful to someone who deserves billions.

[@macro_the_acro1736]

Coronae Borealis? At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the Country? May I see it? Neil deGrasse Tyson: Yes!

[@bretsheeley4034]

His kitchen must be amazing.

[@Boneyard24]

@@macro_the_acro1736 only in your kitchen,...

[@eticket48]

Niel seems like the type of guy to steam a good ham

[@purrple.shadows]

Nice shirt dude.

[@mikelarry2739]

Must be new here he always ricking that one gotta see his stary night shirt with the tie😊

[@Chetloore]

I feel really bad for never noticing. The idea they make universe based Hawaiian shirts is amazing​@@mikelarry2739

[@TheSouthernSiren]

He always was nice shirts. ❤

[@Janoodle]

Unironically it is a pretty nice shirt

[@celestial1989]

Just because he always has a nice shirt, doesn't mean Purrple shadow can't compliment it

[@LonelySandwich]

Thank you for clarifying "bologna sandwich".

[@SUNNY4401]

First 🥇

[@HughJass-jv2lt]

*Baloney* 😜

[@gabrielortiz-larrauri4890]

Username checks out

[@Marinesniprx]

@@HughJass-jv2lt bologna...🥪

[@andykeaton9840]

😆

[@augustpendergast4478]

I had an Adjunct Professor for Diff EQ in 1987 who worked at Bell Labs in NJ. He was a Doctor of Astro Physics from University of Chicago (can’t remember his name now). He spent two classes talking about the star that went supernova. He was so excited and said it was the first one that we would be able to observe. He talked about all we would learn. Let’s keep watching and learning.

[@TheGbelcher]

I never appreciated adjuncts until I became one. I couldn’t do it. But I’m so grateful some people can. Adjuncts are the most overqualified, underpaid, and under appreciated people on Earth. Whether they are diluted, demented, self hating, or saints… thank god for them.

[@TroyTheObtuse]

@@TheGbelcher I'll add "abused" to that list. Many tenure-track academics use adjuncts as toilet paper.

[@firstlast-ty4di]

So, does that mean that a supernova is not a "once in a lifetime event"?

[@taknothing4896]

@@firstlast-ty4di Since the universe is a VERY big place they happen often enough, just not around here so you need a very big telescope to see them.

[@TheGbelcher]

@@firstlast-ty4di Happens only once in that star’s lifetime, that’s for sure. Supernova occur every ~50 years in the Milky Way. But happen every few seconds somewhere in the universe. So your odds of seeing one depend more on the power of your telescope than the amount of time staring at the night sky.

[@fableagain]

I've never learned so much about space in just 8:44

[@ImJeremyHD]

08:45 for me

[@ericgrantKansas]

0:07 That's "tau" Coronae Borealis, which is a totally different star than "T" Coronae Borealis, which is the recurrent nova. You pulled that image from The Sky Live, which specifically says "Please note that τ Coronae Borealis should not be confused with recurrent nova T Coronae Borealis."

[@Sammasambuddha]

Are you the dude coming out of The Sixth Sense theater who said out loud, "Willis was dead the whole time!" Cuz, so help me God....

[@EpicTetsu]

The Hawk Tua Star 😮

[@coronaman6414]

The god emperor will smite your Zeno kind from this universe

[@Derk_Mage]

TAU? THE TAU ARE COMING??

[@Kevschwa]

@@SammasambuddhaNo, he actually isn’t wrong, Neil did highlight and show “tau”, not “T”

[@guyolive1071]

I remember watching this on PBS with the older guy from Miami. It was on for 5 to 10 minutes at 1 am right before the channels shut down for the night, but i always stayed up for it

[@rebeccabutler9728]

That was such a neat little show. I learned a lot. I was sorry when it wasn't on the air anymore. I can't remember the astronomers name but he was very happy to introduce us to the stars.

[@54cal54]

Jack Horkheimer the star hustler, and Carl Segans cosmos. I loved those shows growing up in the seventies. They need shows like that today for kids to learn. There was a kids magazine back then, I think it was called orbit that was a great addition to learning about space.

[@rticle15]

​@@54cal54 i used to love Starhustler as a kid. Great memory

[@lorrainefranchi9105]

Yeah I remember that guy. He was cool

[@yodathehutt1557]

The stargazer show. Me and my dad would always watch that. That guy was great

[@jeepliving1]

Neil: "With an 80 year cycle, this actually is a once in a lifetime event." Jimmy Carter: "What? Again?"

[@kimsland999]

A sea sponge in Antarctica has lived for 15,000 years and some corals in Hawaii have lived for almost 5,000 years! Even the immortal jellyfish theoretically lives forever. Giant tortoise or even turtles can live 500 years, with I think 1 known on is presently about 200 years old (same as many whales). OH human lifetime!

[@randomvideos9413]

Dont forget crocodilians!❤

[@jeanneratterman4174]

Jeepliving1 ….🥳🤪😆🤣👏👏👏

[@davesnothere.]

Keith Richards was a toddler when he saw it.

[@BadlyDrawnJack]

I don't know what is with this man, but he speaks slow enough that for other channels, I'd just click off from boredom, but this man right here somehow keeps me on these videos. majik.

[@ozramblue117]

It would be cooler if the title was “a star exploded 2,600 years ago, and you’re about to see it”.

[@dreamysap]

You can't give away the suspense in the title!!

[@NOTNOTJON]

Agree, but how would you know?

[@MrFoolD]

Isn't insane to think of all the things that happened on earth for 2,600 years while that star exploded.

[@amanahicks1347]

It’s Neal no matter how he puts the title people will click and be attracted to

[@RH-gz7or]

So if we miss viewing this, can we travel farther to view this again? Haha this is so mind-blowing!

[@orangeythecat9252]

I was wondering my whole life if there is a Nova because all I knew is the supernova. Thanks for explaining

[@BenjaminWinrow]

I believe the Nova is a very bad car made by Vauxhall. A super Nova is when it has been turbocharged and a 12inch sub added to the boot. Chortle.

[@Ontheregz]

@@BenjaminWinrowChevy made the Nova as well. It didn’t sell well in Spanish speaking countries due to the name “no va” which mean doesn’t run lol

[@bgBlea]

😂​@@BenjaminWinrow

[@karlwest437]

​@@Ontheregzlike the Toyota MR2 which didn't sell well in France because in French it sounded like the Toyota Merde 😂

[@petoperceptum]

​@@BenjaminWinrow you need a supercharger for it to be a supernova, what you are describing is a type b (for bass) turbonova.

[@WuKingdom1]

Thank you for explaining what a Nova is. They aren't talked about very much in astronomy classes

[@patrickkilduff4355]

I live in Florida...they aren't even attempting to SPELL astronomy here

[@notme2day]

@patrickkilduff4355 Too many syllables... Floriduhhhh is trying the~ Keep It Simple *Stoopid* Approach, that's why the book burning parties while ignoring books and info are available on line. 😆🤣😂

[@crystalclear6864]

Not sure of your age group but whatever they teach at school…. Or college ….Read more ❤you will not be taught enough. Glad you have interest in learning that got you here👍learn for fun, an amazing world and universe.

[@XxKidnoffxX]

I never get any astronomy class at school.

[@michaelinhouston9086]

You should have taken Astronomy 131 from Dr Ignatiev at the University of Houston

[@kairosN]

Finally get to see a supernova right beside a campfire I hope, truly the real Outerwilds experience we got here. That's really amazing

[@Shikkai123]

I can listen to him explain things all day long. Thanks for taking the time and explaining this to us normal humans so perfectly and clearly. Bravo

[@gilga999]

check out his favorite scifi list

[@epitaph4humanity]

Agreed, the whole vid was smooth & full of info SciShow needs to take notes good info but too much filler & way too annoyingly ditsy

[@Long-legged]

NDT is a woke joke world stage puppet. Do not trust this monster

[@EPICSTAXIS]

He's the best. Ever seen his microwave explanation?!!! I could listen all day as well.

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

In 1572, Danish Astronomer: Tycho Brahe noticed a "New Star" in Cassiopeia, and wrote a book about it, of course in Latin, which was the Scientific Language by then. And this is why an exploding Star is still named a "Nova"!!

[@LifeUnfiltered2293]

😮😮😮what kind of literature you study

[@rivenoak]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SN_1572 with such nova long gone (~450years this time) we are able to investigate remnants and nebula, which is often more interesting than the nova itself

[@hoffedemann5370]

you mean the immensely rich guy who thought dwarves can tell the future?

[@kylienielsen6975]

​@@hoffedemann5370ahh a fellow sam fan

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

@@LifeUnfiltered2293 Tycho (Danish, Tyge Brahe) also tried to make gold and medicine, as many others by this time! But his "Claim to Fame" is his constant observations of the sky, using the best Instruments to be made (without a telescope), and his notations made Johannes Kepler calculate the Planets passes as eclipses, after his death, when Kepler became allowed by his widow to use them (Kepler also worked for Tycho at a time). She was a "common" woman and their marriage may have been a scandal by the time? He had a picture of the world with the Earth as Center, but his Planets circled the Sun (You could be Burned if claiming that the Earth wasn't the Center, during this time!!)! And most likely he knew the truth?

[@erykross]

Good God, this man is smart. Not just book smart but "able to explain things to where even I can understand" smart.

[@martinlloyd7227]

I think you mean "educated". We all have the capacity to learn.

[@marktrepka4805]

Not that smart - he thinks biological men can become biological women.

[@xXLazysoftwareXx]

​@marktrepka4805 what does that have to do with anything my boy 💀

[@slendydie1267]

@@xXLazysoftwareXx well that's a thing only dumb people believe so it fits here

[@andrew69007]

@@marktrepka4805ever thought that if someone as educated as this man believes this, maybe it’s true? Nah, probably not. That would require critical thinking.

[@palindrome.]

Coronae borealis? At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the galaxy, localized entirely within the northern sky?

[@b.3824]

Do you know what date and time we can see it at?

[@swaggycatmaestro3499]

Plot twist: The title is Neil announcing his nefarious plan to blow up the sun.

[@samscorch8252]

"Good lord what is happening in there!" "Coronae Borealis." "Coronae Borealis? At this time of year? In this type of place? localized entirely within your kitchen?" "Yes."

[@angels2online]

May I see it?

[@ryanmumford5534]

​@@angels2onlineno

[@Sephazon]

@@angels2online ...no.

[@samscorch8252]

@@angels2online oh right I forgot

[@empiricalandinquirical2435]

I immediately thought of this. 😂

[@StarTalk]

What insights will observing T Corona Borealis provide to deepen your cosmic curiosity of stellar events?🌟

[@simonagree4070]

I'd be interested in knowing if there are any systems with planets within sterilization range of the nova. We might be observing the end of life somewhere (obviously, not in the T Coronae Borealis system).

[@HyperJragon]

A nice new animation for my space exploration video game. wishlist when on steam 😉 )

[@HyperJragon]

​@@simonagree4070interesting never thought about it

[@MrTintin32]

Im still trying to wrap my head around gravitational lensing as a cosmic telescope if that makes sense lol

[@shakesrear7850]

I'm still trying to get over the phrase "You can sleep very well knowing that life will not end -FROM THAT!"

[@AloneAspirant7]

Learning without academic stress is such a relief

[@Meatloaf_TV]

Stop getting my hopes up about Betelgeus I want to see that so bad

[@TURBOMIKEIFY]

That part. Scientists/science KZbinrs been trolling me for so long.

[@dadddyboyardee]

It'll happen soon... within the next 100,000 years for sure!

[@kozh1n]

Me tooo

[@andreredou3495]

Seriously!

[@gallodeplata]

Say it 3 times 🎃

[@thomasgallipoli8376]

Science Communicators like Neil are such an important resource for understanding and knowledge.

[@fizzinsoda]

we are gonna be in pain as a society if we don't get more people like him.

[@One.Zero.One101]

I love that he's speaking in a language that a simpleton like me can understand.

[@thomasgallipoli8376]

@@One.Zero.One101 you’re not a simpleton. You’re smart enough to listen to a scientist

[@papaaaaaaa2625]

Mr deGrasse Tyson, i could listen to you for hours while learning something new. I'm sitting here at 0400 at my table, sip my Coffee, listening to you, my wife and son still sleeping, right befor i have to go to work. But i start the day with a wonderful positiv energy combined with a inner curiosity for things i barely understand! Thank you for that present!

[@Hana-qs9zg]

Crazy stuff, but compressed for us simpletons to understand. Thank you!

[@GarryMah85]

This is the most understandable explaination of nova and supernova i've come across, thank you sir

[@georgepelton5645]

Niel is the master at explaining astrometry and astrophysics. Very clear and easy to understand, and Neil keeps it interesting.

[@darkenergylambda]

He didn’t explain any astrometry here. Astronomy yes. But no astrometry

[@jmcd9255]

He's a fake clown who's make-up has been washed away: just like his ideas of the universe..

[@MyCommentsRMaturelol]

I love when people use words that are *technically* incorrect, but the structure and everything make perfect sense. Shakespeare did it all the time. Measuring stars instead of studying them. Makes sense to me..

[@jmcd9255]

@@MyCommentsRMaturelol absolute codswallop

[@georgepelton5645]

@@darkenergylambda Autocorrect for the win! 🙄

[@joejanota707]

My dream is to be alive long enough to see Betelgeuse go boom. No one said your dreams had to be realistic right?

[@kendrickbenbow7728]

Yes. I've been waiting every since I learned about it. Huge star

[@burtonupchurch1690]

We’ll see it in another life brotha.

[@TheBillkrauss]

One must thrice utter it's name.

[@TayWoode]

I’ve heard everything from in 5 years to 150 years time

[@burtonupchurch1690]

@@TayWoode Betelgeuse? Probably looking at something like next 5,000 years. Could be next 5 to 150 years but highly unlikely.

[@maxchaotic]

Thoroughly enjoyable video! Excited to see the footage/photos we get of this!

[@goranstojanovski5338]

Ah Neil, effortless understanding when you explain things, as always. Please never stop this. Thank you so much

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

When some people start to explain stuff that you're not familiar with, you just _HAVE_ to listen to them. NdT is one of those you _HAVE_ to listen to.

[@goochI034]

Depending on what he is talking about

[@thebackwardsroofer6716]

Evreting dat guy said is a lie 🤥 100 % I rather believe wat the bible says instead 🤷 after all god created the sky and the start​@@goochI034

[@MWTH37]

Back in the day I had to watch Carl on PBS sponsored by NOVA ahead of his time

[@randomvideos9413]

Carl Sagan is awesome, Tyson’s ego is too big to actually have a conversation without cutting people off.

[@mudfarmers00]

As a complete novice I would love a diagram showing where this is happening in relation to us or the sun or the center of our universe or other galaxies. And the obvious, when where and how do we see it.

[@atreyufrost]

The graphics are helpful. Thanks to the editor!

[@HTYM]

I believe that season 3, episode 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation addressed this very phenomenon. I never thought I'd be able to have the opportunity to actually experience something like this.

[@awoodward37]

But not "up close and personal".

[@telmosilva9161]

Unless you have a telescope you won't even notice it.

[@awoodward37]

@@telmosilva9161 Sorry, I must have been taken in by the title "A Star Is About to Explode (And You'll Be Able to See It)" and the fact that humans have known about this "for centuries", before there were telescopes..... My bad......

[@arthurdowney2846]

If you're aware of it and receiving new information as it becomes available to you; you are experiencing it.

[@kaineshigaraki5253]

That’s beautiful man. What an experience. Life’s a trip.

[@thedonzhorzh]

So the star exploded somewhere around when the Hanging Gardens were built. While the light from there was travelling towards us, we had empires rise and fall, waging numerous wars (including two world wars), making unbelievable leaps in technology, science and medicine, also briefly snacking on some Tide pods.

[@allysongirard4090]

You are a brilliant man....love your explanation.

[@DanielWren-o8b]

The best professors that I never had. Love the way he explains very complex subjects in a way I can follow . Thank you so much

[@etherserra8638]

I love the shade being thrown at the North Star lol.

[@kerrychase4839]

I don't know why he chose to use the North Star, Polaris, as a comparator for T-Nrec when Gemma, right there in Corona Borealis is of the same magnitude (+2). That would make it easier to spot the nova when it finally "decides" to appear.

[@etherserra8638]

@kerrychase4839 i would imagine he gave that particular comparison for those people who aren't as savvy with astronomical bodies to really know what they would be looking for. Most anyone knows the north star and can use it as reference but using Gemma requires someone to know exactly where in the night sky that group of stars is and be able to tell that one just got a slight bit brighter.

[@searlearnold2867]

Would be great to know the actual date and see it live, but thankfully it is being monitored and will be recorded with better equipment than we can afford .

[@ragtop63]

576 B.C.

[@mikemclaughlin1268]

@@ragtop63 love this kind of space humor lol

[@kimsland999]

@@ragtop63 Its BCE, we threw out the outdated lingo of BC long ago and replaced it with: Before Common Era. Since that era had Romans with taxes; sewage system; common businesses etc. etc. etc. However the main reason why we have been educating students that its BCE (and CE for Common Era, such as 2024 CE) is because our developed society is now secular. Secular laws (natural, criminal, civil etc. etc. etc.). Thus we threw out all the old laws as nonsense. It began after the Dark Ages ended (ending around the 13th century) then after 15th century officially. However most cities then took it on in the 18th and even the 19th century. So when it comes to our real laws, its been well over 200+ years of the law of the land. i.e. No more religious outdated stuff. There are some countries still under religious laws, but generally that's Islamic law (cultural and religious). For everyone else its secular. Can you still say BC (or B.C.)? Generally its long outdated and losing any meaning. Its like saying the heavens, instead of the night sky. It sounds a bit odd. For instance we don't go around saying: Ye shalt not pass. Such lingo is somewhat humorous.

[@sevinstorey4365]

@@kimsland999in America we say what we want thank you. Not all of us are atheist heathens.

[@sillyking1991]

@@kimsland999 lmao, our society is so secular that they're made insecure by a label with roots in religion even though its just a label. and whos this "we" that you referred to?, you're talking as though its just a done deal. granted you're also talking as though you have...literally any say over other peoples use of language so i shouldn't be surprised. chill out, there is nothing wrong with using BC and AD. there isn't even any rational reason not to use them.

[@ruaangrobler3035]

You make life better. Thank you Neil. I'll be watching the skies from Malta.

[@CaptApril123]

That was excellent. Thank you

[@darrennew8211]

The fact that when you get to just the right amount of mass, you explode, that's how we get a "standard candle." It's always the same brightness, because it's always a slow build-up to the same mass before it goes. So that's one of the ways you can measure how far things are that are very far away.

[@Justin-uc8sc]

Darren can you please call Sarah back she is worried sick

[@Usernumber777]

@@Justin-uc8scSarah’s fine

[@darrennew8211]

@@Justin-uc8sc If this isn't a joke, you have the wrong Darren.

[@qwazxddanman]

4:18 maaaan thats just a minecraft painting

[@huntercollins1310]

Sometimes when he's talking, I can see the little boy inside who was so excited, all those years ago, to set his feet on this path. And here he is, all grown up and taking the rest of us with him. Isn't that marvelous? 🎉🎉🎉

[@nilo70]

You had me at “exploding star”.

[@AJB4D]

We watch big boom. We want big boom. One day we make a boom that big. Always onwards to new booms!

[@darandala]

@@AJB4D Please don't summarize humanity so painfully accurate with humor... /s

[@AJB4D]

@@darandala I'm a fairly upbeat nihilistic feller. Not foreseeing potential future events an enjoyable, vicarious manner is a failure to myself. Just have to accept both the saintly and wicked and that you only have freedom of choice, not will and all is beautiful.

[@DIzzFOo]

😂 FACTS

[@kitmoore9969]

But ... the star doesn't explode, it recurs every 80 years. It's "only" the entire atmosphere which goes off as a hydrogen bomb.

[@Its_a_Gnat]

i guess it should be basic knowledge, but i never even thought that the stars we see at night may not even exist anymore.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

It *is* basic common knowledge. Or at least was until the street lights in major cities began to drown out the stars.

[@kimsland999]

The real concerning part is our Sun is about 8 minutes light speed away from Earth. Therefore, even our own Sun may not be there for 8 minutes even if you see/feel it.

[@dre3k78]

@@kimsland999 Why be concerned over things you have no control over?

[@gismosfinalform2031]

All matter is transient. Anything that can be perceived is not what it seems, our entire lives are like shadows being cast on a wall (plato I believe introduced this idea) but few really get to investigating where they are being projected from.

[@lyxsm]

@@kimsland999 I think this is quite beautiful. Imagine the sun, for some unforeseen reason, suddenly dies, it will still live on through the light it's sending into space. We will get another 8 minutes of the suns light and warmth on earth. Other systems will see it for millennia or longer.

[@tommy-ij9nd]

Thank you for the best explanation of this upcoming nova. I have never understood how they KNOW it’s about to occur. And now I know why it’s going to repeat itself over and over.

[@jpe1]

When I was a kid, my mom taught me the easily visible constellations (she used H.A. Rey’s _The Stars: A New Way to See Them_ and I still have that first edition copy) and about the 5th constellation I learned was The Northern Crown. She told me that when she was a teenager it had an “extra” star in it, but that the star went nova and wasn’t there any more. I don’t think she understood that what she was seeing was the nova itself, and that the star was still there, and would reappear. She died a few years ago not knowing that I would have a chance to see the same thing she had seen as a teen, but had she known she would have been pleased. I will be sure to look for it when it is visible again, and I will even watch it from the same spot where she watched as a teen, and where she taught me the stars.

[@octane781]

"Corona borealis?! At this time of day, at this time of the year, in this part of the country, localized entirely within your kitchen?!" "Yes!" "...May I see it?" ".......no."

[@alanmumford8806]

It's cool when Neil talks about stuff he has actually studied and knows about.

[@shafaet1194]

You're a good speaker, the way you use hand movements and gestures to engage the audience is awesome. Even though I barely understand the material of what's being discussed in-depth, I feel like I'm a part of the conversation!

[@javmaero9708]

I'm going to drive out of the city and camp with my family to watch this, this is so exciting!

[@Carla-GenX]

I'm loving the hand gestures 😊

[@downtownbosscat]

He’s a meme for em

[@TIATIAWOW]

It’s what smart people do when they talk! 😊

[@Rigel______]

"Good lord, what is happening up there?!" "Coronae Borealis"

[@Macrogue65]

NdG's delivery of compleax scenarios is sublime.

[@wormteeth1734]

If you’re looking at the new comments to see if you’ve missed it, it would seem you haven’t. I looked it up. So get a constellation app on your phone and check the sky every night. You’ll probably find something cool even if you don’t see this.

[@mnemonikurs]

I am doing just that! At 5 AM...

[@lanigirognithemos]

Are you sure? Cause the last Corona almost killed us all 🤣

[@jamesedwards-nc3gp]

Aaah was that yesterday, when it gots so hot??

[@circle-of-5ths]

Not even close. I mean, how many people do YOU know that died?

[@picoaga]

0:32 for a bit there, i felt i needed to step it up a little 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@novu6196]

Korona means crown in hungarian as well, so it's already an overused joke. It's been 4 years .-.

[@dspf68]

Neil is a national treasure! Love listening to him speak.

[@skahler]

I can't wait until we can get time-lapse from the hubble (and similar) - it would be so cool to see how these environments vary over time

[@curiousnerdkitteh]

*Hollywood* : A star is born! ✨🌟 *NASA* : A star is dead. ⭐ ✨

[@JStrawmyre]

Thanks for the update Neil. I’ll be sure to watch with my wife and kids

[@leroy.jackson.4804]

👍😁🇺🇲

[@edwardallenthree]

First time I read your comment I inserted the word "out" between "watch" and "with" and immediately thought I'd needed to rewatch the video in case I missed something.

[@nitab1971]

Billions and billions of thanks, Neil.

[@mikearmstrong8483]

I'm seriously impressed that he could just correctly rattle off the name of that guy Superhuman-onion Went-to-nascar, or whatever it was.

[@asmartbajan]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Wookien]

"Corona borealis? At this time of year? At this time of year? Localized entirely within your kitchen?"

[@dsuh4100]

Can I see it?

[@eti313]

No.

[@marty_710]

Seymour, the house is on fire!

[@SorryImKindaShy]

no mother it’s just the northern lights

[@genevawhite3178]

Thank you for this program.

[@jeremygl1569]

Finally an explanation i understand

[@physics_enthusiast_Soorya]

Very logical! Thanks alot.

[@roadbully7895]

Shirt too hard

[@clevertrevor1549]

“It’s not that!” Love this channel.

[@sandy1234853]

gee i hope we got some of the finest and newest telescopes cuz we wont be able to get a video of this again in my lifetime

[@jgedutis]

A red giant and a white dwarf walk into a bar...

[@shadowtsg]

Their reunion is explosive 🎉

[@rileyindieman1]

The barman upon serving the stars, asks them what the special occasion is. In unison, the stars explain proudly that they're here to blow off some steam. I'll see myself out.

[@chunkynothing5773]

The bartender said, “ok, I’m guessing a lot of pressure on you now and then, what’ll it be to drink then?” Smiling they both say we’re having a cosmo! 😮😅

[@DennisFinley-uf3mt]

The white dwarf says to the red giant “ wanna talk about it red?, you look a little flustered “

[@ottoMeansEight]

Why the long lobe?

[@ochre4170]

I think what was most impressive about this video was Neil's ability to pronounce that guy's name.

[@skimmer8774]

Very well explained. This is our new project. Thank you 😊

[@marvelousncube]

6:20 - Baloney Sandwich

[@JUMANE30]

Had to keep it PG for the kids 😂

[@FluffyPandaBeard]

The idea of a star going Nova every 80 years is just wild! 🌌🔭 It's incredible to think we are seeing light from an explosion that happened 2,600 years ago. 😱

[@astrodyte8199]

Catastrophic Gas Blowout. Boy have we all been there.

[@gasaholic47]

Especially after a very spicy meal....

[@astrodyte8199]

Name checks out lol. Dying star is spicy indeed.

[@gasaholic47]

@@astrodyte8199 🤣🤣🤣

[@dre3k78]

Yeah this is the equivalent to a galactic fart that happens every 80 years. But it takes 2600 years for us to hear/smell it lol.

[@connielyoung12]

What a treasure we have in Neil deGrasse Tyson.

[@alexshatner3907]

Not Really, he never said when that would happen

[@angelic9889]

Why'd you call out the North Star like that!? 😂 It felt like you were about to say "and you can tell him I said it!"

[@Nelac]

Went on a whole tangent to make sure we knew the north star is mid

[@randomvideos9413]

Look north and find a better reference star.

[@Jam_66]

I’ve been photographing the star system for a research project, can’t wait to see this thing go nova!

[@alexQw33]

I am so fortunate to be alive in a time when we have Neil deGrasse 🙌

[@dianedebaun1598]

Always fascinating, thank you!

[@ramsoncole4605]

What's funny is it's not about to explode, it has already exploded...the light just hasn't got here yet

[@girard4201]

Ya, that blows my mind, no pun intend lol

[@andrec.136]

It's going to explode 2600 years ago. Lol

[@Kpt.]

Yes and no. It is about to explode (probably, if it is still exists) and has already exploded. We will just see something like 164 explosion ago

[@christophersanders3252]

We won't be laughing when the emergency distress calls reach us at the same time. Huh. We weren't alone.

[@rorycannon7295]

@@christophersanders3252 u would think they would send the distress calls earlier

[@lemonhead2608]

Everything I see a new video, I immediately click on it. Thank you for the knowledge on everything you share. ❤️

[@tuneboyz5634]

thx for being a curious space buddy 😊