CK Vul was first observed hundreds of years ago and thought to be a nova. Modern observations have called this into question. In this podcast, Tom Geballe tells us about recent observations with the Gemini International Observatory which deepen the mystery of CK Vul.

 

Bio: Rob Sparks is in the Communications, Education and Engagement group at NSF’s NOIRLab.

Tom Geballe is retired from the Gemini International Observatory and he is still an active researcher.

 

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