Do you know the T-star compass? This supernova explosion is enough to destroy the ozone layer of the earth.

T-star compass, located in the southern hemisphere constellation compass, is a frequent nova and nova residue in the compass. The researchers found that the "T Star Compass" is only 3260 light years away from the solar system, and this white dwarf will eventually become a supernova.

The most serious problem is that the energy of gamma rays released by this possible supernova is even 1000 times greater than that of solar flares. If it explodes completely after millions of years, it will have a serious impact on the earth and completely destroy the earth's ozone layer.

First, the characteristics of the compass constellation

One of the southern constellations. Latin name Pyxis, translated as compass, compass. Every year on March 2 1, go to Zhongtian at 8 pm. It is connected to Ophiuchus in the north, to Vela in the south, between the tail and the pumping station, and just at the midpoint between Ophiuchus Alpha (Ophiuchus I) and Carina. Part of the constellation is submerged in the Milky Way.

The symbol of the compass is a small constellation composed of a group of rather dark stars. The brightest stars in the compass are three fourth-order stars, which is really a dark constellation without visible images. Residents in the area south of 53 degrees north latitude can see the complete compass, while residents in the area north of 73 degrees north latitude can't see the constellation. Compass, sail, stern and base are collectively called "South Four Ships".

Second, the constellation myth

Legend has it that dozens of ancient Greek heroes, led by Jason, sailed eastward in Argo, a seagoing ship, only to find the priceless golden fleece. Athena, the goddess, lifted Argo into the sky and became the Southern Constellation after their long voyage and successful return to Greece. 1750, French astronomer Llakaj divided this ultra-wide southern constellation into base, stern, sail and mast. Later, because it was assumed that Argo needed a compass to navigate during the voyage, the mast was renamed "compass".

Third, the compass seat t

T-star compass, located in the southern hemisphere constellation compass, is a frequent nova and nova residue in the compass. The researchers found that the "T Star Compass" is only 3260 light years away from the solar system, and this white dwarf will eventually become a supernova.

The most serious problem is that the energy of gamma rays released by this possible supernova is even 1000 times greater than that of solar flares. If it explodes completely after millions of years, it will have a serious impact on the earth and completely destroy the earth's ozone layer.

The "Compass T Star" system, located in the compass constellation in the southern hemisphere, consists of a white dwarf star and its sun-like companion star, which is close to the solar system.

The "T-Star Compass" is generally regarded as a periodic nova, because this massive white dwarf will explode once every 20 years. According to records, the previous years of this new star were 1890, 1902, 1920, 1944 and 1957 respectively. Of course, these new stars did not pose an obvious threat to the earth before they exploded. But according to this rule, by 20 13, the new star of this system still hasn't erupted. It's been too long. Astronomers have so far failed to find out why it delayed the outbreak.

Compass T is a new star, which broke out in18th century and reached the fourth place at its brightest. It becomes very dim, with a magnitude of 8, but it can be seen with binoculars under better observation conditions.

Summary: The compass ends here. The most suitable observation time of compass is March every year, and it ranks 65th in area, so it is suitable for observation with binoculars.