Not a Drill: SETI Is Investigating a Possible Extraterrestrial Signal From Deep Space

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The unusual signal was originally detected on May 15, 2015 by the Russian Academy of Science-operated RATAN-600 radio telescope in Zelenchukskaya, Russia but was kept secret from the international community.

Interstellar space reporter Paul Gilster broke the story after the researchers quietly circulated a paper announcing the detection of "a strong signal in the direction of HD164595."

"The signal conceivably fits the profile for an intentional transmission from an extraterrestrial source," says Alan Boyle, author of "The Case for Pluto" who reported the story for Geekwire.

The most common hypothetical example of this would be a Dyson Sphere-which is a massive artificial structure that could completely encapsulate a star and transfer the energy to a nearby planet.

What if the signal was beamed specifically at our solar system? Well, that would require less energy and could indicate the presence of a Kardashev Type I civilization-meaning that it could be a highly-technological, contemporary society that harnesses the solar energy emitted by its local star, much like our planet does with solar panels.

The detection of the mysterious signal and the ensuing investigations will be discussed at the IAA SETI Permanent Committee during the 67th International Astronautical Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, on September 27th-the same day and location where Elon Musk will reveal his plans to colonize Mars.

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