Merc14 Posted October 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) http://earthsky.org/space/tabbys-star-greenbank-telescope-breakthrough-listen Observations begin October 26, 2016 with the Green Bank radio telescope, the largest, most powerful fully steerable radio telescope in the world. Astronomers – seeking evidence of an extraterrestrial civilization – will hold a live chat on October 26. Tabby's star dims in a very strange way and some have suggested it may be surrounded by a Dyson structure constructed by an advanced civilization. Odds are tha this is some unknown natural occurrence but the intermittent dimming has, so far, defied all explanation hence the more intense study with more powerful telescopes. I've driven by this telescope on occasion while enroute to the WV ski slopes and it is a very impressive structure. The entire valley it is in is completely radio silent. That means no cell phones or wireless networking etc. and if I remember correctly the area is restricted from overflight by any aircraft but don't take my word on that one. http://earthsky.org/space/tabbys-star-greenbank-telescope-breakthrough-listen Edited October 26, 2016 by Merc14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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