mysterious radio signal. The WOW signal, detected in 1977

The WOW signal refers to a mysterious radio signal detected in 1977 that is often considered one of the most intriguing potential instances of extraterrestrial communication. The signal was detected by the Big Ear radio telescope at Ohio State University's Perkins Observatory.

On August 15, 1977, an astronomer named Jerry R. Ehman, who was reviewing the data from the telescope's computer printouts, noticed a strong, narrowband radio signal that lasted for about 72 seconds. The signal was so significant that Ehman circled it on the printout and wrote "WOW!" next to it, giving it the name "WOW signal." The signal appeared to originate from the direction of the Sagittarius constellation.

What made the signal remarkable was its unusual characteristics. It had a frequency of 1,420.4556 MHz, which is within the hydrogen line, a range of frequencies that scientists believe would be ideal for interstellar communication. Additionally, the signal was exceptionally strong, much higher than the background noise, and it exhibited a narrowband profile, which is typical of intentional transmissions.

Despite extensive efforts to detect the signal again, it has never been observed or identified since its initial detection. Numerous theories and speculations have been proposed to explain the WOW signal, including possibilities such as a natural celestial phenomenon, a human-made signal, or even a genuine extraterrestrial transmission. However, its true nature and origin remain unknown, and the WOW signal continues to be a subject of great interest and debate among scientists and enthusiasts in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).

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