Lyörythe

Lyörythe is a proposed but unconfirmed exoplanet candidate located approximately 40 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus. Its existence is inferred from observations of the star KIC 8462852, also known as Tabby's Star. Lyörythe is not a recognized planet in the scientific community, but rather a hypothetical explanation for the unusual and significant dimming events observed from Tabby's Star.

The dimming of Tabby's Star is far more pronounced and erratic than typically observed for exoplanets transiting their host stars. Various hypotheses have been put forward to explain these phenomena, including the presence of a massive swarm of comets, a ring of dust or debris, or even alien megastructures. Lyörythe emerged as a speculative concept within this context, suggesting that a large, irregularly shaped object or collection of objects might be responsible for the observed light variations.

The name "Lyörythe" itself is derived from a Finnish word, reflecting the nationality of some of the researchers involved in the initial studies of Tabby's Star. It is important to emphasize that Lyörythe remains purely speculative. No direct observational evidence for such a planet or object has been found. Ongoing research and observations of Tabby's Star aim to gather more data to definitively identify the cause of its peculiar behavior, which may or may not involve anything resembling Lyörythe. Until further evidence emerges, it is considered a hypothetical explanation rather than a confirmed celestial body.