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The Water Hole Frequencies in the Search for Alien Life
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The water hole in the radio frequency spectrum is a window that is utilized by scientists in the search for potential life on other planets, as it is a frequency range that is likely familiar to any aliens familiar with water. Phoenix Radio rents time at international radio telescopes for projects dedicated to targeted searches for extraterrestrial life.
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The water hole in the radio frequency spectrum is a range of frequencies from one to 10 gigahertz, caused by hydrogen atoms and hydroxyl ions, both of which are constituents of water, making it an area of interest for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
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Summary
The water hole in the radio frequency spectrum is a range of frequencies from one to 10 gigahertz, caused by hydrogen atoms and hydroxyl ions, both of which are constituents of water, making it an area of interest for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
ChapterThe Water Hole Frequencies in the Search for Alien Life
EpisodeSelects: How SETI Works
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SETI projects utilize different types of radio telescopes for wide target search or targeted search, with the use of prime numbers being a possible way of communication between advanced civilizations.
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SETI projects utilize different types of radio telescopes for wide target search or targeted search, with the use of prime numbers being a possible way of communication between advanced civilizations.