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Wiktionary
- n. A hypothetical system of orbiting solar power satellites meant to completely encompass a star and capture its entire energy output.
- n. science fiction A solid shell of matter enclosing a star.
Etymologies
- Named for Freeman Dyson, who originally described the concept in 1960. (Wiktionary)
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Spheres
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