Boyajian's Star and Its Mysteries

What makes Boyajian's Star's dimming behavior so unusual?

• It dims erratically and unpredictably.

• It dims due to a known planet orbiting it.

• It dims in a predictable pattern.

• It dims at regular intervals.

Why was the idea of alien technology considered for Boyajian's Star?

• Because it is the only explanation for the dimming.

• Because it was the first hypothesis proposed.

• Because the dimming is too significant to be caused by known natural phenomena.

• Because it is a common explanation for all star dimming.

What is the new hypothesis proposed by Columbia University regarding Boyajian's Star?

• The star is being orbited by a large planet.

• The star has captured an orphaned exomoon.

• The star is surrounded by a cloud of comets.

• The star is being affected by a nearby black hole.

How does the exomoon hypothesis explain the gradual dimming of Boyajian's Star?

• The exomoon is creating a permanent shadow.

• The exomoon is reflecting light away from the star.

• The exomoon is being consumed by the star.

• The exomoon's debris forms a disk that dims the star over time.

What is the significance of finding other stars with similar dimming behaviors?

• It indicates that Boyajian's Star is unique.

• It proves the existence of exomoons around all stars.

• It suggests a common natural phenomenon might be responsible.

• It confirms the alien technology hypothesis.