Difference between revisions of "Dyson Sphere"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
m |
|||
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
== Dyson Spheres in Science Fiction == | == Dyson Spheres in Science Fiction == | ||
*In the [[Star Trek]] Universe, a Dyson Sphere made by an unknown alien civilization was seen in [[TNG]] "Relics". | *In the [[Star Trek]] Universe, a Dyson Sphere made by an unknown alien civilization was seen in [[TNG]] "Relics". | ||
*In the [[Warhammer 40,000]] universe, an ancient Dyson Sphere | *In the [[Warhammer 40,000]] universe, an ancient Dyson Sphere exists that the [[Tyranid]] hive fleet Leviathan has avoided. This is believed to be a [[C'tan]] construct. | ||
[[Category: Science Fiction]] | [[Category: Science Fiction]] | ||
Revision as of 02:52, 28 September 2009
A Dyson Sphere is a hypothetical megastructure composed of a massive sphere that surrounds a star, collecting as much of it's energy as possible. Dyson spheres are named for Freeman Dyson, who first proposed these structures.
Dyson Spheres in Science Fiction
- In the Star Trek Universe, a Dyson Sphere made by an unknown alien civilization was seen in TNG "Relics".
- In the Warhammer 40,000 universe, an ancient Dyson Sphere exists that the Tyranid hive fleet Leviathan has avoided. This is believed to be a C'tan construct.