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Strange Signal Comes From Alien Planet, Scientist Says
Fox News ^
| October 11th, 2010
Posted on 10/11/2010 12:56:43 PM PDT by TaraP
The recent discovery of Gliese 581g, an alien planet in the habitable zone of another star, has been an exciting development for scientists probing the galaxy for signs of extraterrestrial life. At least one claim of a possible signal from the planet has already surfaced – and been met with harsh skepticism among the science community.
Following the Sept. 29 announcement of the discovery of Gliese 581g, astronomer Ragbir Bhathal, a scientist at the University of Western Sydney, claimed to have detected a suspicious pulse of light nearly two years ago, that came from the same area of the galaxy as the location of Gliese 581g, according to the U.K.'s Daily Mail online. [Alien Planet Gliese581g: FAQ]
Bhathal is a member of the Australian chapter of SETI, a non-profit scientific organization that is dedicated to research, exploration and education in the field of astrobiology.
"Whenever there's a clear night, I go up to the observatory and do a run on some of the celestial objects," Bhathal told the Daily Mail. "Looking at one of these objects, we found this signal. We found this very sharp signal, sort of a laser lookalike thing which is the sort of thing we're looking for – a very sharp spike. And that is what we found."
Still, there are some scientists who are skeptical of Bhathal's assertion.
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TOPICS: Astronomy; Science; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: et; gliese581g; waroftheworlds
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posted on
10/11/2010 12:56:47 PM PDT
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TaraP
To: All
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posted on
10/11/2010 12:57:27 PM PDT
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TaraP
(An APPEASER is one who feeds a crocodile - hoping it will eat him last)
To: TaraP
Kids playing with laser pointers- a galactic issue!
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posted on
10/11/2010 12:59:04 PM PDT
by
silverleaf
(The lesser of two evils is still evil.)
To: TaraP
What did the voice say? All your base are belong to us?
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posted on
10/11/2010 12:59:07 PM PDT
by
DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
(A liberal is one who has both feet firmly planted in the air -----Anonymous)
To: TaraP
Mork, calling Orson. Come in, Orson! Is Obama there? Yes, I’ll hold...
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posted on
10/11/2010 12:59:07 PM PDT
by
WAW
(Which enumerated power?)
To: TaraP
Paging Dennis Kucinich . . .
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posted on
10/11/2010 12:59:57 PM PDT
by
rightwingintelligentsia
(Forcing one person to pay for the irresponsibility of another is NOT social justice.)
To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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posted on
10/11/2010 1:00:15 PM PDT
by
tommyboy
(We'll do it live)
To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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posted on
10/11/2010 1:00:30 PM PDT
by
1rudeboy
To: TaraP
Take me to Hannity- I want a cheesesteak sandwich.
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posted on
10/11/2010 1:00:53 PM PDT
by
BigEdLB
(Now there ARE 1,000,000 regrets - but it may be too late.)
To: TaraP
OK this is a pretty good October Surprise...:)
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posted on
10/11/2010 1:01:00 PM PDT
by
MNlurker
To: TaraP
Do we humans REALLY want to know what might be roaming the galaxy???
Alien life might not be a friendly Hollywood like alien, a lost Battle Star fleeing Cylons, Captain Kirk caught in a time warp or Luke using the force.
To: TaraP
it’s a warp core signature, silly!
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posted on
10/11/2010 1:01:09 PM PDT
by
camle
(keep an open mind and someone will fill it full of something for you)
To: TaraP
Oh, damn! Now we are going to get invaded by the Gliesans!
Humaduh-humaduh-humaduh-humaduh...
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posted on
10/11/2010 1:01:12 PM PDT
by
Dr. Sivana
(There is no salvation in politics)
To: TaraP
The book was better..............
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posted on
10/11/2010 1:01:28 PM PDT
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Red Badger
(No, Obama's not the Antichrist. But he does have him in his MY FAVES.............)
To: TaraP
"Looking at one of these objects, we found this signal. We found this very sharp signal, sort of a laser lookalike thing...Stop it with all that scientific jargon already.
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posted on
10/11/2010 1:02:46 PM PDT
by
randog
(Tap into America!)
To: TaraP
The message is: They want Obama back.
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posted on
10/11/2010 1:03:05 PM PDT
by
Frantzie
(Imam Ob*m* & Democrats support the VICTORY MOSQUE & TV supports Imam)
To: TaraP
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10/11/2010 1:03:49 PM PDT
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onedoug
To: Frantzie
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posted on
10/11/2010 1:04:05 PM PDT
by
RushIsMyTeddyBear
(Not under the influence of Hope-nosis.)
To: Frantzie
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posted on
10/11/2010 1:04:42 PM PDT
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null and void
(We are now in day 629 of our national holiday from reality. - 0bama really isn't one of US.)
To: Red Badger
I miss Carl Sagan.
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10/11/2010 1:04:58 PM PDT
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JPG
(Sarah Palin says: "Buck-up or get out of the truck.")
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