From birth, adulthood, old age and eventual death, we are familiar with the life cycle of biological organisms.  Stars have the same progression, but on a much different timescale. They live long lives.

Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Don Miller and discover the lifecycle of stars and the ways that they can die.  Some go out with a beautiful cloud of gas while others literally go out with a bang.  Our own sun will eventually swell and perhaps engulf the Earth before it ends in a white dwarf.

One particular star in the northern sky is about to put on a rare stellar display due to stellar aging.  T Corona Borealis appears as one star when in actuality it is two stars.  One star has already ended its life and is sucking material from the still living sister star.  Eventually, this leads to an explosion which will make T Corona Borealis suddenly appear in the sky, visible to the naked eye.  This presentation will review what we know about this interesting star.

Registration is suggested; walk-ins are welcome. Registration is required for virtual program and will close 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event. A Zoom link will be emailed to Virtual Program registrants 2 hours before the program starts.  Make sure to check the email address you registered with to receive the link.  You do not need a Zoom account to attend the virtual program.

This program supports PA Forward®, an initiative of the Pennsylvania Library Association that highlights libraries’ role in moving Pennsylvania forward. Libraries are key to powering progress, elevating the quality of life by fueling the types of knowledge essential to its success.