I have decided to explore a range of astro and geo engineering projects in a series of posts.

Whilst I am stepping outside my comfort zone in relation to the physics involved it is a topic for which I have a great interest and I will do my best to set out the information in as clear a way as possible and who knows we might just learn something along the way.

An example of a mega structure - A Halo Ring (specifically Installation 05)Credit: Bungie, Mircrosoft, Andrew Davis

Following an informational introduction to the series and background information, I plan to include the following mega-scale projects;

• Dyson Spheres, Rings, Swarms and variants
• Alderson Disks
• Stellar Engines
• Jupiter Brains

As well as several smaller and currently more practical projects;

• Large Scale Space Stations
• Moon Bases
• Space Elevators
• Large Scale Mass Drivers

Along with Terraforming – the adaptation of alien worlds to serve the needs of life currently present here on Earth, including humans.

Finally I aim to cover a few example s of advanced technology that could be possible in the near future in relation to astrophysics and space travel

• Artificial Gravity
• Artificial Intelligences
• Large Scale Starships
• Von-Neumann Devices
• Self-Replicating Artificial Life