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@ooli@lemmy.world to [Dormant] moved to !space@mander.xyz@lemmy.world • 1 year ago

Astronomers are on the Hunt for Dyson Spheres

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Astronomers are on the Hunt for Dyson Spheres

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In the Kardashev Scale, a Type II Civilization would build a Dyson Sphere around their star. A team of astronomers are searching for them.
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    I guess the big difference is it doesn’t encircle the sun

    • @thegreekgeek@midwest.social
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      Basically. The the whole idea is that it’s 1 AU out so it’s in the habitable zone, spinning fast enough to simulate 1 gravity. Stats for nerds.

      • @GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca
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        Also known as a Banks orbital.

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