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How many photons are received per bit transmitted from Voyager 1?
As of 2024, according to https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/ , Voyager 1 is around one light·day away from Earth and still in radio contact. When Voyager 1 sends messages to Earth, roughly how many photons ...
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Can extraterrestials detect our messages?
We transmitted several messages to the space and listening to space for signs of intelligent life for years (SETI).
Assuming they have at least the same technology we have, could they detect these ...
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