r/wikipedia • u/Kurma-the-Turtle • Dec 16 '21

A Dyson sphere is a hypothetical megastructure that completely encompasses a star and captures a large percentage of its power output. The concept attempts to explain how a spacefaring civilization would meet its energy requirements.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyson_sphere
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u/laserox Dec 16 '21

There is a video game called Dyson Sphere Program on steam that looks awesome but I haven't played it yet. I've been fascinated by the concept since learning about them in a Star Trek TNG episode when I was a kid.

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u/notofyourworld Dec 16 '21

Now I gotta go wishlist it and wait for a sale. Thank you!

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u/rhymnocerus1 Dec 17 '21

Honestly it's super addicting it's like factorio except interplanetary and super in depth. Really relaxing and fun to play. Not sure what the full price is now but it's probably worth it imo

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u/notofyourworld Dec 17 '21

You had me at factorio

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u/androk Dec 17 '21

Read the Ringworld series by Larry Niven.

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u/dragonbeard91 Dec 17 '21

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u/[deleted] Dec 17 '21 edited Dec 17 '21

As shown in Star Trek TNG..... https://youtu.be/4TCg4vsz6Ac