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Scientists Say Aliens Might Contact The Earth Today

Scientists suggest that today might finally bring the long-awaited confirmation of extra-terrestrial life!

The origin of this quest dates back four decades when Japanese astronomers Masaki Morimoto and Hisashi Hirabayashi utilized a telescope from Stanford University. Their objective was to transmit a signal to Altair, a star located 16.7 light years away.

In what they later described as a lighthearted state, the duo sent a message consisting of 13 visual depictions illustrating the progression of evolution on Earth. Their intention was to pique the interest of any inquisitive aliens potentially present near Altair. This event occurred on August 15, 1983. Morimoto and Hirabayashi encoded these images in an email, featuring the development from unicellular organisms to fish, reptiles, primates, and ultimately a human family. Despite not receiving a response at that time, the anticipation lives on.

Fast forward to the present day, and a group of astronomers at the University of Hyogo has taken up the mantle. Situated in Sakutaken, they have installed a radio telescope, aiming to capture the eagerly awaited reply. As reported by The Asahi Shimbun, the feasibility of their expectations remains uncertain. Nevertheless, their calculations point to this week as the most opportune period for a potential response.

Under the leadership of Shinya Narusawa, the University of Hyogo team employs an impressive 200-foot (64-meter) diameter antenna named the Usuda Deep Space Center in Saku for their endeavor.”

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