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Mar 7, 2025 • Moon • Eclipse • Solar System
Total Eclipse of the Moon Coming to the Americas on the Night of March 13-14
Photo by Brian Day NASA
Feb 28, 2025 • Press Releases • SETI • Astronomy • Solar System
Earth Detecting Earth
Feb 4, 2024 • PRODS
Planetary Picture of the Day - Week of January 27, 2025
Mar 7, 2025 • Moon • Eclipse • Solar System
Total Eclipse of the Moon Coming to the Americas on the Night of March 13-14
Feb 28, 2025 • Press Releases • SETI • Astronomy • Solar System
Earth Detecting Earth
Feb 4, 2024 • PRODS
Planetary Picture of the Day - Week of January 27, 2025
About
What We Do
At the SETI Institute, we explore the origins of life, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the mysteries of the cosmos. Through cutting-edge research, education programs, and public outreach, we strive to expand humanity's understanding of the universe.
Research
We lead scientific investigations into planetary environments, astrobiology, and the search for life beyond Earth.
Education
Our educational initiatives inspire and train the next generation of scientists, fostering curiosity and innovation.
Outreach
We engage the public with space science and discovery, making complex scientific ideas accessible and exciting for all.
Research
Featured Projects
ATA • Radio Astronomy • Hat Creek Radio Observatory • HCRO
The Allen Telescope Array (ATA)
The ATA is the first radio telescope designed from the ground up to be used for SETI searches.
COSMIC • VLA
COSMIC
The Commensal Open-Source Multimode Interferometer Cluster (COSMIC) is a new commensal Ethernet-based digital signal processing backend and computer cluster on the VLA in New Mexico operated through the NRAO.
Unistellar • citizen science • eVscope
Unistellar Network
Leverage your eVscope's power and join a community of users to image intriguing astronomical events such as supernovae and exoplanet transits, while making a valuable contribution to research.
Mar 24, 2025
The Allen Telescope Array (ATA)
The ATA is the first radio telescope designed from the ground up to be used for SETI searches.
Mar 24, 2025
COSMIC
The Commensal Open-Source Multimode Interferometer Cluster (COSMIC) is a new commensal Ethernet-based digital signal processing backend and computer cluster on the VLA in New Mexico operated through the NRAO.
Apr 25, 2025
Unistellar Network
Leverage your eVscope's power and join a community of users to image intriguing astronomical events such as supernovae and exoplanet transits, while making a valuable contribution to research.
Research
Key Research
Concepts
What is the Drake Equation and how is it used in our research?
How are we searching for life in the universe?
What will we do if we detect a signal?
How do we know the best places to look for life?
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