Space, has always fascinated mankind. Among the many cosmic wonders, mysterious signals from outer space have fascinated astronomers and scientists alike. This mysterious signal raises more questions than answers, makes us ponder the secrets of the universe. Let’s dive into the 5 most astounding signals ever detected.
1. WOW!
WOW! Signal document (Pinterest/Two Communications)
First on our list is “Signal Wow!”. Picture this: in 1977, researcher Jerry Ehman discovered an unexplained radio signal that lasted only 72 seconds and met all requirements to be a signal from other life.
It was so extraordinary that Ehman circled it on a computer printout and wrote “Wow!” next to him. Decades later, we still don’t know its origins. Is it alien communication, cosmic coincidences, or an elaborate prank? The mystery remains unsolved to this day.
2. Fast Radio Burst
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Imagine bursts of radio waves traveling billions of light years through the vastness of space, lasting just a matter of milliseconds. That’s what it means Fast Radio Burstsor FRBs.
This intense pulse of energy has astronomers scratching their heads. Are they space flares? Neutron star collision? Or maybe some cosmic phenomenon that we do not understand yet? The elusive nature of FRBs keeps us guessing.
3. Pulsar
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If you thought lighthouses existed only on Earth, think again. Pulsars, the remnants of massive stars that exploded as supernovas, emit rhythmic waves of radiation. This “cosmic lighthouse” rotates rapidly, appearing as a regular blink on our cosmic radar.
But sometimes, some pulsars emit strange and unexplained signals. Could this anomaly be a signal from aliens or some exotic astrophysical process? We are still trying to unravel the mystery.
4. Lorimer Burst
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One summer night in 2007, a strange signal known as Lorimer Burst detected. The signal lasts only a few milliseconds but packs a powerful punch.
Origin? Not known. Some scientists speculate that it could be due to a collision of cosmic bodies, while others have the idea of alien technology. The tantalizing possibilities make the Lorimer Burst one of the most confusing signals to date.
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