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Scientists ‘Have No Handle On’ Radio Bursts Coming From Deep Space
CBSTampaBay ^ | 11 jUL 2014 | Benjamin Fearnow

Posted on 07/12/2014 9:55:31 AM PDT by shove_it

Arecibo, Puerto Rico (CBS TAMPA) – A succinct blip of radio waves detected from far beyond the Milky Way Galaxy amid deep space has left scientists saying they “really have no handle on” the mysterious “fast radio burst.” The split-second burst of radio waves discovered through the Arecibo radio telescope has given scientists new evidence of the rare, mysterious pulses emanating from deep outer space – well beyond the ends of the galaxy. Published July 10 in The Astrophysical Journal, the “fast radio burst” is the first of similar sounds to be detected by an installation other than the Parkes radio telescope in Australia...

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1 posted on 07/12/2014 9:55:31 AM PDT by shove_it
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To: shove_it; SunkenCiv

space cadet ping


2 posted on 07/12/2014 9:57:10 AM PDT by shove_it (My real nickname is Otter)
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To: shove_it

Probably more alien “toddlers” seeking refuge in the U.S. Trying to make contact with the U.S. Boarder Patrol to see if their rooms are ready.


3 posted on 07/12/2014 9:57:28 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (The future must not belong to those who slander bacon.)
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To: shove_it

It could be extraterrestrials or not.


4 posted on 07/12/2014 9:57:30 AM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin
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To: shove_it

I sure HOPE there’s intelligent life out there somewhere.

We sure missed the boat down here


5 posted on 07/12/2014 9:58:02 AM PDT by maine-iac7 (Christian is as Christian does - by their fruits)
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To: shove_it

The first Contact is comming!


6 posted on 07/12/2014 9:58:15 AM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: Lurkina.n.Learnin
It could be extraterrestrials or not.

That might be true.

7 posted on 07/12/2014 9:59:01 AM PDT by luvbach1 (We are finished. It will just take a while before everyone realizes it.)
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To: shove_it; Daffynition
UFO with a CB?


8 posted on 07/12/2014 9:59:06 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (The new witchhunt: "Do you NOW, . . . or have you EVER , . . supported traditional marriage?")
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Illegals from Uranus?


9 posted on 07/12/2014 9:59:20 AM PDT by shove_it (My real nickname is Otter)
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To: shove_it

Signals from a source in the Universe somewhere seeking help to rid their planet of Liberals?


10 posted on 07/12/2014 10:00:11 AM PDT by rockinqsranch ((Dems, Libs, Socialists, call 'em what you will. They ALL have fairies livin' in their trees.))
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To: shove_it

Hopefully not some Romulan colonization protocols.


11 posted on 07/12/2014 10:00:30 AM PDT by dainbramaged (Get out of my country now)
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To: shove_it

.... Heck .... I will bet .... in fact ... I will guarantee that these burst were generated a long long time ago .... in a galaxy far far away.


12 posted on 07/12/2014 10:01:38 AM PDT by R_Kangel ( "A Nation of Sheep ..... Will Beget ..... a Nation Ruled by Wolves.")
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To: shove_it

Whatever the first dude suggests it is will become settled science within a year.


13 posted on 07/12/2014 10:02:49 AM PDT by Sgt_Schultze (A half-truth is a complete lie)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

LOL! illegal space aliens on the way no doubt. They heard about the EBT cards.


14 posted on 07/12/2014 10:03:32 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose o f a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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A few millisecond burst sure sounds more electronic glitch in nature than cosmic.
If two radio telescopes pick them up at the same time, then you got something, so far that hasn't happened.
15 posted on 07/12/2014 10:13:06 AM PDT by The Cajun (Ted Cruz, Sarah Palin, Mark Levin, Mike Lee, Louie Gohmert....Nuff said.)
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To: shove_it

we already got at least one Illegal from Uranus...


16 posted on 07/12/2014 10:13:29 AM PDT by faithhopecharity ((Brilliant, Profound Tag Line Goes Here, just as soon as I can think of one..))
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To: a fool in paradise

Oddly, I kind of miss CB radio.


17 posted on 07/12/2014 10:14:02 AM PDT by PUGACHEV
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To: shove_it

the signal is probably just some Romulan sending a pornographic video to his buddies on Planet Zork


18 posted on 07/12/2014 10:14:50 AM PDT by faithhopecharity ((Brilliant, Profound Tag Line Goes Here, just as soon as I can think of one..))
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19 posted on 07/12/2014 10:20:00 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Remember the River Raisin.)
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20 posted on 07/12/2014 10:20:25 AM PDT by RightGeek (FUBO and the donkey you rode in on)
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