Australian scientists are compiling short sms messages to send them into outer space , specifically to Gliese 581d , an extrasolar planet relatively close to Earth that experts consider to have a good chance of harboring life. Of course, do not expect the letters to reach their destination immediately. The sms will take approximately 20 years to travel the distance that separates us from this exoplanet, traveling at the speed of light. "It's like a message in a bottle to the stars," explains Wilson da Silva, spokesperson for the project. "The interesting thing is not only if there will be someone listening, but what would humans say to an intelligent being from another planet." The messages will be broadcast from the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, in collaboration with NASA.
If you want to be part of this initiative, you only have to register on the web www.hellofromearth.net and send a message that does not exceed 160 characters before August 24. You can also read the rest of the messages that will travel to Gliese 581d , such as? If you know the address of a man named God, send it to us. We need help here! (Noel, France) or? You are cordially invited to an interplanetary barbecue at 6:00 pm on October 4, 2452 at my home. Meat and beer. Confirmation is requested. Happy 2100 "(Daniel Edmonds, Melbourne).
