Post by glactus on Dec 10, 2011 0:36:17 GMT
The Allen Telescope Array (ATA) is once again searching planetary systems for signals that would be evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence. Among its first targets are some of the exoplanet candidates recently discovered by NASA's Kepler space telescope.
The Allen radio telescope array
"This is a superb opportunity for SETI observations," said Jill Tarter, the Director of the Center for SETI Research at the SETI Institute.
The Allen array at night
Highest priority will be given to the handful of worlds discovered so far that are located in their star's habitable zone: the range of orbital radii where temperatures are neither too hot nor too cold for liquid water to exist. Most astrobiologists consider that liquid water is the sine qua non for life.
Seti - Are we alone in the Universe?
Observations over the next two years will allow a systematic exploration of these Kepler discoveries across the entire, naturally-quiet 1 to 10 GHz terrestrial microwave window.
To see SETI search video just click on the link below. Has spund. Full screen option bottpm right.
www.wimp.com/saganseries/
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This is part text only. See full text and all scientists involved at Space daily.com
www.spacedaily.com/reports/SETI_Search_Resumes_at_Allen_Telescope_Array_999.html