What is another word for Novae?
Pronunciation: [nˈɒviː] (IPA) 
Novae is a term used in the field of astronomy to describe a sudden brightening of a star that generates a significant increase in its luminosity. There are a few different synonyms for the term novae that are commonly used in the field. For example, these events are often referred to as "classical novae" or "dwarf novae" depending on the characteristics of the star involved. Other related terms include "supernovae," which describe an even more dramatic increase in brightness that can be caused by the explosion of a star, and "cataclysmic variables," which are binary star systems that are thought to be responsible for many instances of novae and related phenomena.
