TED: The most mysterious star in the universe | Tabetha Boyajian

The video discusses the Kepler mission's goal to find exoplanets and the role of citizen scientists in discovering the mysterious star KIC 8462852. The star exhibited unusual light patterns, leading to various hypotheses, including alien megastructures. Despite weak natural explanations, the search continues with the help of citizen scientists and future missions.

What was the main scientific objective of NASA's Kepler mission?

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Describe how Kepler detected planets outside of our solar system.

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What unusual characteristics were observed in the light curve of KIC 8462852?

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How did citizen scientists contribute to the discovery of the anomalies in KIC 8462852?

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What were some of the theories proposed to explain the unusual light dips observed in KIC 8462852?

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What challenges did scientists face when trying to explain the light curve of KIC 8462852?

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What is the significance of the title 'Where's The Flux?' in relation to the findings about KIC 8462852?

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What is a Dyson sphere and how is it related to the discussion of KIC 8462852?

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What role did amateur astronomers play in the ongoing observation of KIC 8462852?

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Discuss the implications of finding another star like KIC 8462852.

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