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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.