[widforss]

> This recurring nova is only one of five in our galaxy.

[SiempreViernes]

Just like how you can't see much of your body (without mirrors) because your body is in the way, we can't see much of the galaxy because there's galaxy in the way.

[kugelblitz]

> This could be a once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity as the nova ouburst [sic] only occurs about every 80 years.