Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Originally broadcast on September 9, 2023.
In this special broadcast by the AAVSO Cataclysmic Variables Section, Dr. Brad Schaefer discussed the history of the famous recurrent nova T CrB, the latest research into its unusual behavior, and the expected details of its imminent eruption. He also detailed specific ways for amateurs to contribute to the study of this historic event, before answering a wide assortment of audience questions.
*Dr. Brad Schaefer,* Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at LSU, is a renowned astronomer who contributes across many areas including supernova cosmology, novae, recurrent novae, gamma ray bursts, solar system astronomy, and the history of astronomy. He is also a long-time friend and supporter of both the amateur astronomer community and the AAVSO. You can learn more about Dr. Shaefer's work on his LSU faculty page: https://www.lsu.edu/physics/people/faculty/schaefer.php
*✩ Interested in attending a live How-to webinar on Zoom?* Visit aavso.org/programs-events to view our schedule and register for upcoming events.
Originally broadcast on September 9, 2023.
In this special broadcast by the AAVSO Cataclysmic Variables Section, Dr. Brad Schaefer discussed the history of the famous recurrent nova T CrB, the latest research into its unusual behavior, and the expected details of its imminent eruption. He also detailed specific ways for amateurs to contribute to the study of this historic event, before answering a wide assortment of audience questions.
*Dr. Brad Schaefer,* Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at LSU, is a renowned astronomer who contributes across many areas including supernova cosmology, novae, recurrent novae, gamma ray bursts, solar system astronomy, and the history of astronomy. He is also a long-time friend and supporter of both the amateur astronomer community and the AAVSO. You can learn more about Dr. Shaefer's work on his LSU faculty page: https://www.lsu.edu/physics/people/faculty/schaefer.php
*✩ Interested in attending a live How-to webinar on Zoom?* Visit aavso.org/programs-events to view our schedule and register for upcoming events.
