Controversy erupts around astronomer Ellie Arroway when radio telescopes on Earth receive a signal indicating the existence of life twenty-six light years away, and plans are transmitted for building a craft for traveling to Vega to meet with the messengers.
It is December 1999, the dawn of the millennium, and a team of international scientists is poised for the most fantastic adventure in human history. After years of scanning the galaxy for signs of somebody or something else, this team believes they've found a message from an intelligent source--and they travel deep into space to meet it.
Describes the work of the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Project, which is committed to finding some signs of intelligent life beyond the Earth.
Contains twenty-two essays in which various authors debat the question of whether there is life beyond Earth, discuss the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, share reports of close encounters, and consider the issue of UFOs and culture.
Scientist Eleanor Arroway risks her life and reputation in an attempt to respond when radio telescopes on Earth receive a signal indicating the existence of life twenty-six light-years away in the vicinity of the star Vega.
Presents an investigation into UFO phenomena, discussing the explanations offered by various scientists, military organizations, and aviators for UFO sightings and evaluating the probability of alien life forms visiting Earth.
Includes cross-referenced index, bibliography, and a career guide. Presents alphabetical entries on terms, concepts, missions, experiments, theories, and equipment used in the search for extraterrestrial life.
