Strange Signal Comes From Alien Planet, Scientist Says

Fox News ^ | October 11th, 2010

[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.

[justsaynomore]

Shhh, don’t tell anyone. The democraps will try and tax us for it.

[Red Badger]

If it’s “plans” for building a ship....................paging Jodie Foster.........

[dfwgator]

“Send more Chuck Berry.”

[cripplecreek]

and been met with harsh skepticism among the science community.

With good reason. Space is full of flickers and flashes both explained and unexplained. For him to make a declaration that this was some kind of signal is foolish. He should take up climatology.

[Average Al]

So how much foreign aid do they want?

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

It is Bigfoot signalling the other Bigfoot that is piloting the UFO’s seen over the last 60 years.

[Red Badger]

Yes, he was a icon.
Did you read the book?
The movie was crap................

[Tex-Con-Man]

They've been trying to reach the Big Giant Head...

[Doulos1]

The signal says, “Mars needs women.”

[ReneeLynn]

Zontar!

[null and void]

Pet peeve:

They define the "Habitable zone" as where liquid water can exist, i.e. between 0° and 100°C.

Ummmmmm, guys? That's for earth at sea level!

If a planet has a much thicker atmosphere the zone is much wider!

[barbarianbabs]

Ka D’Argo

[Darteaus94025]

"The message is: They want Obama back."

Yes, that was the initial translation. But on final review the message was:

They don't want Obama back."

[TexasPatriot1]

ALIEN INVASION? I'M READY!!!!

[massmike]

[barbarianbabs]

I miss Carl Sagan also! Used to LOVE watching him.

[ThomasThomas]

Be sure to drink your Ovaltine.

[Political Junkie Too]

It says, "We are planning the building of a hyperspatial express route through your star system. All the planning charts and demolition orders are on display at your local planning department in Alpha Centauri."

-PJ

[cripplecreek]

Agreed. “”Earthlike” is another irritating misrepresentation that is really more the fault of an idiot media than anything.

JPL’s planet quest site lists 412 planets found and exactly 0 that they list as “earthlike”.

http://planetquest.jpl.nasa.gov/index.cfm

[cripplecreek]

Make that 490 planets found with zero earthlike planets