Alien structure not causing dimming of 'mystery' star: Study
A team of over 200 astronomers studying the Tabby's Star 1,280 light-years away has ruled out the theory of an alien megastructure orbiting it, causing its unusual dimming. "Dust is most likely the reason" behind it, said lead author Tabetha Boyajian, after whom the star is nicknamed. Over 1,700 people had donated $100,000 in a campaign to solve the mystery.