Post by Andrei Tchentchik on Apr 2, 2019 18:13:15 GMT 2
(.#144).- Will Alien Star KIC8462852 deliver all its secrets ?
Will Alien Star KIC8462852 deliver all its secrets ?
Sci-tech 19:17 28.05.2017 (updated 22:28 28.05.2017)
One of the most mysterious celestial bodies in our galaxy, KIC 8462852, often referred to as the "alien star", is the subject of careful study by astronomers. After observing its last tarnishing, the researchers believe that the peculiarities of his behavior will soon be elucidated.
"We spent almost four years without sleep or rest, waiting for the next tarnishing of KIC 8462852. Astronomers from around the world, working with the world's most powerful telescopes, took part in this adventure. Before that, we did not know if this fading was anything but a unique event and it is only today that her fears are dispersed, "says the researcher.
While the first tarnishing of the "alien star" had all been recorded by chance, the campaign launched on the Kickstarter platform and the help provided by scientists from all major observatories around the world have this time allowed to study the subject in more depth.
According to the specialist, the tarnishing of KIC 8462852 observed in May owes nothing to chance and shows that the blinking is caused by an object located in the orbit of this star, whose turn requires between 750 and 780 days. Thus, it is unlikely that KIC light 8462852 will be barred by a periodic object within the Solar System or by a celestial body between it and the Sun.
But KIC 8462852 has not yet delivered all these secrets. For Tabetha Boyajian, future observations may shed light on one of the most mysterious stars in our galaxy.
F I N .
Will Alien Star KIC8462852 deliver all its secrets ?
Sci-tech 19:17 28.05.2017 (updated 22:28 28.05.2017)
One of the most mysterious celestial bodies in our galaxy, KIC 8462852, often referred to as the "alien star", is the subject of careful study by astronomers. After observing its last tarnishing, the researchers believe that the peculiarities of his behavior will soon be elucidated.
"We spent almost four years without sleep or rest, waiting for the next tarnishing of KIC 8462852. Astronomers from around the world, working with the world's most powerful telescopes, took part in this adventure. Before that, we did not know if this fading was anything but a unique event and it is only today that her fears are dispersed, "says the researcher.
While the first tarnishing of the "alien star" had all been recorded by chance, the campaign launched on the Kickstarter platform and the help provided by scientists from all major observatories around the world have this time allowed to study the subject in more depth.
According to the specialist, the tarnishing of KIC 8462852 observed in May owes nothing to chance and shows that the blinking is caused by an object located in the orbit of this star, whose turn requires between 750 and 780 days. Thus, it is unlikely that KIC light 8462852 will be barred by a periodic object within the Solar System or by a celestial body between it and the Sun.
But KIC 8462852 has not yet delivered all these secrets. For Tabetha Boyajian, future observations may shed light on one of the most mysterious stars in our galaxy.
F I N .
