In 1977, radio astronomers picked up a remarkably intense radio signal from deep space. Known as the "Wow!" signal, it has prompted decades of debate among experts, with theories ranging from extraterrestrial signals to human radio interference.

100 points by nationalgeographic 12 hours ago on reddit | 6 comments

VirginiaLuthier | 9 hours ago

I read somewhere it may have been the microwave in their break room

Far_Out_6and_2 | 5 hours ago

Same

Far_Out_6and_2 | 5 hours ago

Muse has a new album out named The Wow Signal it’s actually pretty good just sayin

DigBetter7850 | 12 hours ago

I read somwhere that it may have been a comet passing by that was detected.

SETI have been listening there for hours without any repeat signal. It most certainly was something nstural.

But what do I know...

Yarder89 | 2 hours ago

I heard it was picking up the signal of the first Atari 2600 being booted up