The Wow! Signal: A Message from the Stars?
The Wow! Signal: A Message from the Stars? The Wow! Signal remains one of the most captivating mysteries in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Detected in 1977, this unexplained burst of radio waves has puzzled scientists for decades. Could it have been a message from an alien civilization? Or was it simply a cosmic coincidence? The signal continues to challenge our understanding of the universe and the possibility of intelligent life beyond Earth. What Was the Wow! Signal? On August 15, 1977, astronomer Jerry Ehman was conducting a routine observation with the Big Ear radio telescope in Ohio. His mission, like many others in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), aimed to detect radio signals that might indicate intelligent life beyond Earth. During this particular session, something extraordinary happened. A strong, narrowband radio signal appeared unexpectedly, leaving Ehman astonished. This […]