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Day 4 news response

Madelyn Perkovich

           Today I read an article about a bizarre star that keeps repeatedly dimming in our solar system. Astronomers can't figure out exactly why, either. Typically, stars can dim when clouds of dust or gas pass over them, but these two instances typically have certain characteristics associated with such circumstances. Astronomers are almost certain there is no way it could be either of these things. "Tabby Star" (the stars nickname) is being closely watched by a number of telescopes all with different functions of observation. One theory astronomers are suggesting is that the dimming is due to a Dyson Sphere, a mega structure used by advanced or alien civilization to retain energy from the star to support the civilization. So, in conclusion, Tabby star may be proof that alien life forms exist, and are feeding off its energy the same way we do with our sun.

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