= Luminous red nova
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A luminous red nova (LRN) is a type of astronomical event that represents a specific kind of stellar explosion or outburst. These events are characterized by an initial brightening followed by a gradual fading, and they are typically accompanied by significant changes in the light spectrum of the star. LRNs are thought to occur in binary star systems, where material from one star is transferred to another, leading to the eventual destabilization and explosion of the system.
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