Answer · Tabby's star (KIC 8462852)
The dipping recurs on a long orbital period.
The dipping recurs on a long orbital period.
Where it stands
DisputedNone pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- Dimming at predicted dates.
What would rule it out
- No dimming at a predicted return with the star observed.
Evidence none for · 1 against
AGAINST
The questions it answers
Most likelyDipping comes in episodes separated by years of quiet, with no strict period
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). The dipping recurs on a long orbital period. [Answer ANS0D8E7JY053WH]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D8E7JY053WH
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title = {The dipping recurs on a long orbital period.},
author = {{Mysteries Department}},
year = {2026},
note = {Answer, catalog key ANS0D8E7JY053WH},
url = {https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D8E7JY053WH}
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