Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 2, 2020

Radio, The Big Ear, and the Wow! Signal

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 2, 2020 is “Radio, The Big Ear, and the Wow! Signal,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rick Scott). The original explanation runs about 208 words.

From the explanation

“Since the early days of radio and television we have been freely broadcasting signals into space. For some time now, we have been listening too.”

— APOD editors, May 2, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 2, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rick Scott
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 208 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 2, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-may-2-radio-the-big-ear-and-the-wow-signal

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