The "Blaze Star" — officially called T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) — is expected to brighten ... Trace the Big Dipper's handle of stars in a curve to Arcturus, a bright, reddish star above ...
You'll soon have a rare opportunity to watch as a new star is born in the heavens. The 'blaze star' T Coronae Borealis ... From that star, which is called Arcturus, look to the North East ...
The star last erupted in 1946, and scientists believe another outburst is near. What Makes T Coronae Borealis Special? T Coronae Borealis, also called the Blaze Star, is usually too faint to see.