Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 6, 2011

An Anomalous SETI Signal

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 2011 is “An Anomalous SETI Signal,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: SETI League). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

From the explanation

“No one knows for sure what caused this signal . There is a slight possibility that it just might originate from an extraterrestrial intelligence .”

— APOD editors, February 6, 2011

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At a glance

Date: February 6, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: SETI League
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 166 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 6, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-february-6-an-anomalous-seti-signal

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