Astronomers Begin Woldwide Observations of ‘Unusual’ Star as SETI Listens for Alien Signals

Astronomers have begun a close-up study of the unusual star KIC 8462852 in the hopes of explaining Kepler’s enigmatic observations. To that end, the American Association of Variable Star Observers recently issued a call to the astronomical community worldwide for more detailed observations, while the SETI Institute has began searching for possible radio signals [...]