The WOW Sgnal - Reardon, Jc
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The Wow! Signal is a famous, unexplained radio signal detected by astronomer Jerry R. Ehman on August 15, 1977, while working on the Big Ear radio telescope at Ohio State University. It is often considered one of the most promising potential signs of extraterrestrial intelligence ever recorded.Key Details1. Signal Characteristics: Frequency: Around 1420 MHz, a frequency associated with the natural emission of hydrogen (a fundamental element of the universe and a logical frequency for interstellar communication).Intensity: It was 30 times stronger than background noise.Duration: The signal…mehr

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The Wow! Signal is a famous, unexplained radio signal detected by astronomer Jerry R. Ehman on August 15, 1977, while working on the Big Ear radio telescope at Ohio State University. It is often considered one of the most promising potential signs of extraterrestrial intelligence ever recorded.Key Details1. Signal Characteristics: Frequency: Around 1420 MHz, a frequency associated with the natural emission of hydrogen (a fundamental element of the universe and a logical frequency for interstellar communication).Intensity: It was 30 times stronger than background noise.Duration: The signal lasted for 72 seconds, which was the maximum observation time of the telescope's fixed beam.Unique Feature: It stood out sharply from other data, prompting Ehman to write "Wow!" in the margin of the printout, hence its name.2. Location in the Sky: The signal came from the direction of the constellation Sagittarius, near the globular cluster M55.However, the exact source cannot be pinpointed due to the telescope's design.Why It's SignificantThe Wow! Signal matches the characteristics of an interstellar communication attempt: Narrowband (unnatural) signal.Near the hydrogen line, considered a "universal" frequency.It has never been repeated or detected again, adding to its mystery.Attempts to Explain the Wow! SignalNumerous hypotheses have been proposed:1. Extraterrestrial Intelligence: The most exciting possibility, but without repetition, it remains speculative.2. Natural Phenomena: The signal could be a rare astrophysical event, though no known natural sources match its characteristics.3. Human-made Interference: Signals from Earth (e.g., satellites) could potentially explain it, but this is considered unlikely due to the lack of recurring evidence.LegacyThe Wow! Signal has inspired countless discussions and research in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).It remains unexplained, but its singular nature keeps it a focal point for curiosity about the cosmos.
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