Drake equation

Frank Drake is best known for developing the (aptly named) Drake equation, which is a mathematical equation that was developed to estimate the number of detectable alien civilizations residing in the Milky Way. But that wasn't until later in his life. After graduating from Harvard with a focus on radio astronomy, he began a career in […]

Learn about the Drake equation and how it estimates the odds of finding intelligent extraterrestrial life. See the range of values.

The Drake Equation We are not alone.

"What do we need to know about to discover life in space?" How can we estimate the number of technological civilizations that might exist among the stars? While working as a radio astronomer at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia, Dr. Frank Drake conceived an approach to bound the terms involved in estimating the number of technological civilizations that may exist in our galaxy. The Drake Equation, as it has become known, was first presented by Drake in…

An infographic that explain The Drake Equation for children of 10-14 years.

The Drake Equation is a way of quantifying the likelihood of finding intelligent alien life. Many variables influence it, and it continually expands.

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Illustration of Drake's Equation