Unsolved Mysteries
The Wow! Signal
Overview
A strong radio signal from space detected in 1977 that remains unexplained.
Key Insights
The Wow! Signal is a fascinating subject within unsolved mysteries. A strong radio signal from space detected in 1977 that remains unexplained. Named for astronomer's written note. It came from a narrow region of the sky near the constellation Sagittarius. Never detected again. Radio telescope.