Posted on Dec 23, 2020
Unexplained radio signal sparks investigation in hunt for alien life
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Astronomers are investigating a mysterious radio wave from Proxima Centauri, the nearest star to the sun, in their search for extra-terrestrial life.
The signal was detected by the Parkes telescope in Australia in April and May 2019, with scientists unable to find a source of the waves that could come from Earth.
The frequency is around 980MHz and is particularly narrow, with the changes in frequency consistent with the movement of the planet, The Guardian reports.
Scientists are preparing a paper on the signal, which has been named BLC1 (Breakthrough Listen), but have stressed that it is unlikely to be caused by aliens.
The signal was detected by the Parkes telescope in Australia in April and May 2019, with scientists unable to find a source of the waves that could come from Earth.
The frequency is around 980MHz and is particularly narrow, with the changes in frequency consistent with the movement of the planet, The Guardian reports.
Scientists are preparing a paper on the signal, which has been named BLC1 (Breakthrough Listen), but have stressed that it is unlikely to be caused by aliens.
Unexplained radio signal sparks investigation in hunt for alien life
Posted from independent.co.uk
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In 1974, NASA heard of some strange signals from Space, never too be heard of again. PO1 William "Chip" Nagel thanks for the read/share my friend of the most informative.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SGT (Join to see) My "Unclassified" Mission Statement while I worked in the National Radio Quiet Zone (NRQZ) was "Research in Radio Wave Propagation" I'm Pretty Sure Most People Know Better what I was doing there. That doesn't mean I don't Love RF Astronomy.
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