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Article: The Moon and the Hunt for E.T.(tenative plans for an observation telescope on the moon)(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- The Evening Standard (London, England)
- Article date:
- April 1, 1999
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No, it's not that they expect to find smooth, little gray guys hiding in the dark shadows of a lunar crater. It's just that the Moon is the best place to put a telescope if you're searching for evidence of alien civilizations.
Today, there are a half-dozen experiments run by astronomers who are trying to discover intelligent beings in space. The astronomers use large antennas, called radio telescopes, in an effort to eavesdrop on alien radio broadcasts. Their work is known as SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. These scientists figure that advanced civilizations will frequently send radio messages between the stars. After all, it's much cheaper, ...