Earth vs Aliens, Round 1

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from Elemental Forums

Apparently, we're shooting lasers into space now. Is it really just an attempt to get accurate measurements of stars' positions around the central black hole (yes), or are we frying some poor bug planet (no)? You be the judge!

Article and bigger pic: http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2010/09/07/beam-me-up/

 

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Actually it's the Aliens that are here sending a message asking if it is okay to come back home.  They miss intelligent conversation.  :O :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

Don't know about you, but I'd rather not shoot a beam directly at Sagittarius A..It might notice us....

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 1
Actually it's the Aliens that are here sending a message asking if it is okay to come back home.  They miss intelligent conversation. 

I thought I heard some funny noises behind my house last night...

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

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