SETI Discovers Two Unexplained Double Signals in Search for Extraterrestrial Life

In a groundbreaking discovery, a retired NASA researcher has detected two mysterious double signals while searching for extraterrestrial intelligence, raising intriguing possibilities about their origins.

The researcher, Richard Stanton, has been utilizing a telescope at the Shay Meadow Observatory in California to examine over 1,300 sun-like stars for signs of intelligent life. His recent findings, described in a research article published in Acta Astronautica, reveal a peculiar signal from the star HD89389, which exhibited a noticeable brightening followed by a significant dimming and then re-brightening, all occurring in a precise interval of 4.42 seconds. This recurring pattern has led Stanton to believe that the source of these signals is likely much closer to us than the star system itself.

Stanton has systematically ruled out several potential explanations for the signals, including typical phenomena such as aircraft, satellites, meteors, and other transient light sources. He notes that the star never fully disappears, as would be the case during a plane's flyover. Furthermore, he observed significant variations in the light curves across different spectral colors, suggesting that the observed patterns cannot be explained by conventional celestial objects.

In a surprising twist, Stanton later found a nearly identical double signal in the light curve of another star, HD217014, recorded on September 30, 2019. This signal also exhibited a shorter interval of 1.2 seconds between occurrences. Despite the differences, Stanton emphasizes that the pause between the signals is approximately twenty times longer than the signals themselves, adding to the mystery.

Stanton initially attributed the second signal to birds, but discarded this notion as it could not account for the significant increase in starlight intensity. He also considered atmospheric shockwaves as a potential cause for such signals, but the dual occurrences ruled this out as well. Although he acknowledges the possibility of double asteroids being responsible, he deems it highly unlikely given the nature of the signals. Additionally, he mentions gravitational waves as a possible explanation, although this would need further verification.

One of the more fascinating hypotheses Stanton proposes is the existence of a massive ring within our solar system, which could create the observed light patterns as it passes in front of the stars. He elaborates on how light can be refracted by smooth objects, suggesting that if such a structure were ever discovered, it would prompt questions about its origin and its ability to withstand collisions over millions of years. If this object were moving faster than the escape velocity of the solar system, it would raise even more profound inquiries about its nature.

Stanton concludes by emphasizing that these findings could potentially lead to new insights regarding extraterrestrial intelligence located within our own solar system.