New radio telescope begins search for alien signals


	New radio telescope begins search for alien signals

Mohir

10-11-2007 10:39 AM

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10-11-2007 9:35 PM

jstates1

In my opinion, SETI is like a little kid standing at the edge of a murky pool of water with a marshmallow on a stick. Perhaps there is a 'gator in there, perhaps not. If there is a 'gator, it is highly unlikely that he is interested in the marshmallow.

10-11-2007 9:39 PM

ratilfar

I head that the one in Arecibo will be close soon.

11-6-2007 7:18 PM

kmcolo

So what do we do when/if we find a signal?

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