<p>On Aug. 15, 1977, a narrowband radio signal was detected by the Big Ear Radio Telescope at Ohio State. The signal was powerful, lasted for 72 seconds, and was picked up on only 1 of 50 possible channels. It also showed a distinct pattern – starting low, growing, and then decreasing again – suggesting it<a class="more-link" href="https://www.astronomy.com/today-in-the-history-of-astronomy/aug-15-1977-the-wow-signal-arrives/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">"Aug. 15, 1977: The Wow! Signal arrives"</span></a></p>
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On Aug. 15, 1977, a narrowband radio signal was detected by the Big Ear Radio Telescope at Ohio State. The signal was powerful, lasted for 72 seconds, and was picked up on only 1 of 50 possible channels. It also showed a distinct pattern – starting low, growing, and then decreasing again – suggesting itContinue reading “Aug. 15, 1977: The Wow! Signal arrives”
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