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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.
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 ==
== 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 exists that the [[Tyranid]] hive fleet Leviathan has avoided. This is believed to be a [[C'tan]] construct.
*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.
*In [[Mass Effect]], the [[Geth]] are building a Dyson Sphere.




[[Category: Science Fiction]]
[[Category: Science Fiction]]

Latest revision as of 22:01, 14 May 2013

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.
  • In Mass Effect, the Geth are building a Dyson Sphere.