OTD In Space – Nov 16: Arecibo Observatory Broadcasts Interstellar Notification

.On Nov 16, 1974, humans delivered their very first information to the celebrities in a try to consult with space beings. They performed this utilizing what was after that the most extensive radio telescope around the world, positioned at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. A group of researchers led through Frank Drake and also Carl Sagan sent their message to the M13 star cluster.

The notification was recorded binary code and consisted of details about human DNA. It likewise featured numbers of a human, the solar system and the Arecibo telescope. The tip was that if any kind of aliens were to get the sign as well as find out how to decode it, they would certainly understand where it came from.

Since M13 is actually 25,000 light-years away, it will take 25,000 years for any M13 invaders to hear our message– if they are even out certainly there. The Arecibo message is just one of a number of information planned for space beings. Our team have actually additionally included messages on several space probe, like Trailblazer as well as Voyager.