Their theoretical study was published Monday inThe Astronomical Journal.
One of the most satisfying aspects of this work was getting to use SETI as a cosmic mirror.
What does Earth look like to the rest of the galaxy?
How might a twin Earth with human-like life and technology detect our planet?© Zayna Sheikh
And how would our current impacts on our planet be perceived?
Sheikh said in a SETI Institutestatement.
Sheikhs team claims to be the first to have studied technosignatures collectively rather than individually.
The furthest distances from which Earth’s technosignatures could be detected using technology similar to our own, as well as some astronomical objects. © SETI Institute
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