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The Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence
SETI Supplementary Links
The following links provide useful insight as you begin to explore SETI:
Key Terms and Concepts
- Skyframe: A selected patch of the sky for observation.
- Waterfall Plot: A graphical representation of radio signals used to identify potential extraterrestrial signals.
- Narrow-Band Signal: A radio signal with a narrow frequency range, typically considered as a potential indicator of intelligent life.
- Radio Interference: Unwanted signals from terrestrial sources that can mask genuine extraterrestrial signals.