Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. No one knows for sure what caused this signal . A search for these signals is ongoing by several groups including volunteer members of the SETI League .
Time labels the vertical axis of the above plot , and frequency marks the horizontal axis.
Although this strong signal was never positively identified, astronomers have identified in it many attributes characteristic of a man-made satellite in low Earth orbit. Many unusual signals from space remain unidentified. No signal has yet been strong enough or run long enough to be unambiguously identified as originating from an extraterrestrial intelligence. Specific rights apply .