The SETI Institute is inviting citizen astronomers to participate in its observing program called Cosmic Cataclysms, in partnership with UNISTELLAR, to help monitor T CrB for signs of an eruption. Participants are asked to take regular observations of the star system. If observers use a Unistellar telescope, their data will be processed a few hours after being uploaded on our server and analyzed so that we can trigger a worldwide alert if the nova is detected. This data will be used by astronomers to track the development of the eruption and to learn more about this fascinating phenomenon. Visit our Cosmic Alerts webpage and scroll to the “Highest Priority” section for observing instructions.

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