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The Wow! Signal

Unsolved Mysteries

Unsolved Mysteries

The Wow! Signal

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A strong radio signal from space detected in 1977 that remains unexplained.

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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.

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Named for astronomer's written note

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