A lecture at the Fernbank Auditorium in Atlanta, Georgia on November 5 kicked off the series of SETI programs.
Most events are free of charge and open to the general public.
The project was conceived by computer scientist David Gedye. The Next Generation, created by Gene Roddenberry, is produced by Rick Berman and directed by Jonathan Frakes. The software will be available free in April 1999 to anyone wishing to participate in the search. All rights reserved.