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The Wow! Signal: A Mystery from Deep Space

10m 19s

In 1977, astronomers detected the Wow! Signal, a mysterious 72-second radio burst from deep space that has never been heard again. Could it be a message from an alien civilization or just a cosmic anomaly? Join us as we explore the history of Ohio State's Big Ear Telescope at the Perkins Observatory, the science behind the signal, and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial life.

Aired: 02/18/25
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