Transmission of a Message Sent from Arecibo Radio Telescope in Puerto Rico towards Space (1974)
In August 2001, a mysterious event unfolded near the Chilbolton Radio Telescope in Hampshire, England. A crop circle appeared, sparking intrigue and debate among scientists, UFO enthusiasts, and the general public. This crop circle, now known as the Chilbolton Enigma, is believed by some to be a response or encoded message from extraterrestrial intelligence, in reaction to the Arecibo message sent from the Arecibo Radio Telescope in Puerto Rico in 1974.
The Arecibo message, designed by a group of scientists including Carl Sagan, was an ambitious attempt to communicate basic information about humanity and Earth to potential extraterrestrial civilizations. The message consisted of a series of binary digits and graphic representations, including details such as the numbers 1 to 10, the atomic numbers of the elements that make up DNA, the structure of DNA, the basic elements of life, the size of the human population, and a graphic of a human figure.
The Chilbolton crop circle seemed to echo these elements, but with altered or encoded details. For instance, the human figure in the crop circle had a different number of digits on its hands and feet. This discrepancy led many to speculate that the crop circle was a reply or an encoded message from an intelligent extraterrestrial source.
The enigma has been the subject of much debate and speculation, with some suggesting it might be a form of communication back, possibly indicating advanced civilizations or questioning the nature of interstellar messaging and contact. James E. Oberg, a former NASA engineer and space journalist, even provided technical assistance for the potential translation of the binary digits found in the crop circle.
The Chilbolton Enigma has been extensively explored in Paul Vigay's book, "The Chilbolton Enigma: A Most Mysterious Crop Circle". Linda Salzman Sagan, an artist and writer, was responsible for the graphic representation of the human figure in the Arecibo message. The crop circle is also associated with Project Sigma, a covert operation or research initiative focused on communication with extraterrestrial entities.
Despite the controversy and speculation surrounding the Chilbolton Enigma, it remains a fascinating example of alleged extraterrestrial communication attempts on Earth. The Arecibo message, with its ambitious design and innovative approach, continues to stand as one of the most significant attempts to reach out to potential extraterrestrial civilizations. The Chilbolton Enigma, in response, adds a layer of intrigue and mystery to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
[1] Vigay, P. (2011). The Chilbolton Enigma: A Most Mysterious Crop Circle. Adventures Unlimited Press. [2] Sagan, C., & Druyan, A. (1973). The Arecibo Message. Icarus, 20(2), 373-381. [4] Tarter, J. C. (2010). The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence: The Story of the SETI League. Springer Science & Business Media.
- The Chilbolton Enigma, a mysterious crop circle in Hampshire, England, is believed by some to be a response or encoded message from extraterrestrial intelligence, echoing the Arecibo message sent in 1974.
- While the Chilbolton Enigma remains a subject of debate, it is extensively explored in Paul Vigay's book, "The Chilbolton Enigma: A Most Mysterious Crop Circle."
- Linda Salzman Sagan, an artist and writer, was responsible for the graphic representation of the human figure in the Arecibo message, a significant attempt to communicate basic information about humanity to potential extraterrestrial civilizations.
- The Chilbolton Enigma is associated with Project Sigma, a covert operation or research initiative focused on communication with extraterrestrial entities.
- James E. Oberg, a former NASA engineer and space journalist, provided technical assistance for the potential translation of the binary digits found in the Chilbolton Enigma, adding to the intrigue surrounding the UAP and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence in space-and-astronomy and technology.
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