Are We Being Watched? With Dr. Lisa Kaltenegger and Dr. Jackie Faherty

Are We Being Watched? With Dr. Lisa Kaltenegger and Dr. Jackie Faherty

Author: John Michael Godier July 24, 2026 Duration: 1:00:30

Is Earth Being Watched? Can Alien Civilizations see Earth?Past, present and future stars that can see Earth as a transiting exoplanet is a new paper by Dr. Jackie Faherty and Dr. Lisa Kalteneggar. It reports that "In the search for life in the cosmos, transiting exoplanets are currently our best targets. With thousands already detected, our search is entering a new era of discovery with upcoming large telescopes that will look for signs of ‘life’ in the atmospheres of transiting worlds. Previous work has explored the zone from which Earth would be visible while transiting the Sun1–4. However, these studies considered only the current position of stars, and did not include their changing vantage point over time. Here we report that 1,715 stars within 100 parsecs from the Sun are in the right position to have spotted life on a transiting Earth since early human civilization."Link:Past, present and future stars that can see Earth as a transiting exoplanet by Dr. Lisa Kalteneggar and Dr. Jackie Fahertyhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03596-yhttps://carlsaganinstitute.cornell.edu @CSInsthttps://twitter.com/CSInsthttps://astro.cornell.edu/lisa-kaltenegger@KalteneggerLisahttps://twitter.com/KalteneggerLisaThe visualization by Deion Desir and Jackie Fahertyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL0SJTFWejAOpenSpace software used to do the renderings: https://www.openspaceproject.com/This Is How Aliens Might Search for Human Lifehttps://www.wired.com/story/this-is-how-aliens-might-search-for-human-life/Want to support the channel?Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EventHorizonShow00:00:00 Intro00:00:39 Bio00:02:15 Who can see us transiting?0:06:16 Gaia Mission00:09:25 Average timespan that an Exoplanet can see Earth00:12:50 Earth has broadcast a biosignature for billions of years00:20:44 We Produce Radio Signals00:25:21 TESS NASA Mission00:30:50 How would Alien scientists study Earth?00:37:28 Somewhere in the Galaxy Earth is in a textbook00:41:00 Unambiguous SETI signals00:50:45 How many worlds will be able to watch us?Follow us at other places!Website: https://www.eventhorizonshow.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmgeventhorizonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmgeventhorizon/Music featured on Event Horizonhttps://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/https://migueljohnson.bandcamp.com/https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/https://aeriumambient.bandcamp.com/FOOTAGE:NASAESA/HubbleESO - M.KornmesserESO - L.CalcadaESO - Jose Francisco Salgado (josefrancisco.org)NAOJUniversity of WarwickGoddard Visualization StudioLangley Research CenterPixabay#arewebeingwatched #exoplanets #alienlife


Curiosity about the cosmos often starts with a simple question, and that's where John Michael Godier's Event Horizon finds its rhythm. Hosted by author and futurist John Michael Godier, this podcast delves into the profound and the perplexing at the edges of our understanding. Each episode builds a narrative, weaving together discussions on astronomy, astrophysics, and the latest space science news with broader themes of technology, history, and futurism. The conversations are grounded by special guests who bring expertise and diverse perspectives, turning complex ideas into engaging explorations. You'll find the dialogue moves from the concrete details of scientific discovery to the speculative implications for our future, all with a thoughtful and accessible tone. This isn't just a recap of headlines; it's a deep dive into the context and consequences of what we're learning about the universe. For anyone who looks up at the night sky and wonders about black holes, the potential for life elsewhere, or where our technology might take us next, this podcast offers a compelling space to linger on those big ideas. The production emphasizes clarity and depth, making even the most daunting topics feel within reach. Tune in for a regular journey to the frontiers of science and human thought.
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