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That “alien megastructure” star just got even more mysterious

The mysterious star, formally named KIC 8462852, is intriguing because it exhibits a strange dimming pattern that scientists can’t explain. Initial observations showed the star was dimming at abnormal moments. This led astronomers to propose that a giant “alien megastructure,” like a Dyson sphere, might be blocking some of its light. But now a new study showed its dimming pattern is even more bizarre.

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