| 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. |