Mission Statement

 

Gravitational Lens in Abell 2218

HST photograph of gravitational lens in Abell 2218

 

               The aim of this Web site is the following:

1. To promote the idea that the optical search for extraterrestrial intelligence is a worthy pursuit for the professional scientist with access to large telescopes.
2. To promote the idea that the optical search for extraterrestrial intelligence is also a worthy pursuit for the optical astronomer with access to only small telescopes.
3. To develop a prototype observatory suitable for conducting Optical SETI observations.
4. To conduct Optical SETI observations and make live and recorded data available on the Internet and CD-ROM to anyone who is interested.
5. To show how to build your own Optical SETI observatory.
6. To coordinate future world-wide Optical SETI activities.
7. To arrange international Optical SETI conferences.
8. To provide materials about Optical SETI for science teachers.
9. To manufacture, assemble and sell components/systems for Optical SETI observatories.

 


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