A New Star in the Night Sky? KIC 9832227 Update 01/07/2017 and an announcement!

TL;DR

A new star, known as the Boom Star, in the Cygnus constellation is predicted to dramatically brighten in 2022 and become one of the brightest objects in the sky for six months.

Transcript

You could say that I have a love affair with the night sky. Since I was a little kid, I have looked to the stars with wonder. One of my earliest memories, in fact, was seeing the night sky burning brightly in a remote Colorado sky unencumbered by any city lights. As I got older, that love affair extended to telescopes and amateur astronomy and cont... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥰 The night sky has always fascinated the writer since childhood, leading to a love for telescopes and amateur astronomy.
• 🤩 Past occurrences of new stars appearing in the sky, such as the supernova in 1054, have been recorded by various cultures.
• 🤩 The Boom Star, a binary star system in Cygnus, is forecasted to become one of the brightest objects in the sky in 2022.
• 🙂 The collision between the two suns in the Boom Star system will emit lots of light, providing us with a dazzling display.
• 🌱 The writer plans to cover the 2017 total solar eclipse on YouTube and share the experience with the audience.
• 😚 The writer hopes there are no civilizations closer to the Boom Star that might be negatively affected by its collision.
• 🤩 The predicted brightness of the Boom Star will allow us to witness the new star in real time.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the history of new stars suddenly appearing in the sky?

New stars suddenly appearing in the sky have been significant events throughout history. In 1054, a star in Taurus went supernova and was visible in daylight, recorded by various cultures. There was a similar event in 1987 in the southern hemisphere.

Q: What is the Boom Star and when is it predicted to dramatically brighten?

The Boom Star, scientifically known as KIC 9832227, is a binary star system in Cygnus. It is predicted to dramatically brighten in 2022 and become one of the brightest objects in the sky for about six months.

Q: Are there any potential dangers associated with the collision of the two suns in the Boom Star system?

While the collision between the two suns poses no danger to Earth, it will result in a spectacular display of a new star shining brightly in the sky. We will be able to witness this in real time.

Q: What other exciting event is the writer planning to cover in 2017?

In 2017, the writer will be within the path of a total solar eclipse on August 21st and plans to set up cameras and cover it on YouTube. This rare event is highly anticipated by the writer and will be shared with the audience.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Since childhood, the writer has had a love for the night sky, and now a new star is set to appear in the northern hemisphere, possibly becoming one of the brightest objects in the sky for a limited time.

• In the past, new stars appearing in the sky have been important events, such as the noticeable supernova in 1054 and the similar event in 1987.

• The Boom Star, also known as KIC 9832227, is a binary star system that is nearing a collision, resulting in a new, larger star. It is predicted to dramatically brighten in 2022 for about six months.