Archived Comets cant explain weird alien megastructure star after all (newscientist.com)
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Archived Comets cant explain weird alien megastructure star after all (newscientist.com)
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[–] arrjayjee 1 point 7 points 8 points (+8|-1) ago
Possible alien megastructure that's been slowly diminishing in brightness? At this rate it will disappeaar altogether which leads me to believe it's a Dyson Sphere.
[–] 3930401? 0 points 11 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago (edited ago)
Based on what we believe we know about technology, a structure like that would emit radiation in the infrared range, which would be detectable, even when the object isn't blocking our view of the star. Of course, it is possible that this is some form of technology that we currently cannot recognize, which wouldn't emit radiation. On the other hand, it could also be a small black hole that is either within that system, or moving on a course somewhere between us and the star that keeps it in line with that star from our view.
[–] Codewow 0 points 11 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago
Maybe aliens have learned how to harness radiation to use as power as well. We only use radiation for heat right now.
[–] nicethingyoucanthave 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
It doesn't necessarily have to radiate in all directions though. Moving energy around is what civilizations do. Maybe their power stations or their heat exchangers are at the poles, and we're viewing the system on edge.
[–] Loumedia 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
His refutation was based solely on anecdotal human evidence. He says it probably isn't aliens because of how fast the construction is, however how the fuck would he know?
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[–] SirFoxx 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
He's here all week folks. Shows at 5 and 7pm. Please try the veal.