Tag: astroengineering
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WISE/CatWISE Constraints On Dysonian Waste: A Mid-Infrared Scan for Galaxy-Scale Heat Signatures
Introduction: The Dysonian Search in the Mid-Infrared Dysonian SETI seeks indirect indicators of advanced civilizations by looking for large-scale astroengineering signatures, notably waste heat in the mid-infrared. This study leverages all-sky infrared data from WISE and CatWISE to probe galaxy-scale systems for anomalous, diffuse infrared emission that could signify large-scale energy usage. Starting from the…
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Hunting Exomoons with a Kilometric Baseline Interferometer: A New Frontier in Exoplanetary Science
Introduction: Why Exomoons Matter From the bustling catalogs of exoplanets to the quiet curiosity about distant moons, astronomers have long sought to understand where planetary systems truly thrive. Exomoons — natural satellites orbiting planets outside our solar system — represent a crucial piece of that puzzle. They influence planetary formation, climate stability, and potential habitability.…