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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on June 22, 2010, 04:09

Title: Maybe ET's Calling, But We Have the Wrong Phone
Post by: sam on June 22, 2010, 04:09

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To date, SETI (Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence) has focused on ETs who 'phone home' using the radio part of the electromagnetic spectrum, and even a very small region within that.

http://www.universetoday.com/2010/06/21/maybe-ets-calling-but-we-have-the-wrong-phone/


-- I like it! Right to the point!

Title: Re: Maybe ET's Calling, But We Have the Wrong Phone
Post by: Clive on June 22, 2010, 07:43

I have long thought this is a very valid point.  They may be looking for something we haven't even thought of yet.  But then there's the distance factor, and the finite speed of light.  I still think making contact any time soon is a long shot.   :dunno:

Title: Re: Maybe ET's Calling, But We Have the Wrong Phone
Post by: Rik on June 22, 2010, 10:35

Simon's always got the wrong phone. ;)

Title: Re: Maybe ET's Calling, But We Have the Wrong Phone
Post by: Simon on June 22, 2010, 10:42

;D