SETI Institute, Research organization in Mountain View, United States
The SETI Institute operates multiple research centers dedicated to understanding life in the universe through radio and optical telescope observations.
Thomas Pierson and Dr. Jill Tarter established the SETI Institute in 1984, receiving support from scientists Carl Sagan and Paul Allen.
The Carl Sagan Center leads research initiatives with 80 scientists exploring different aspects of life in space through astronomical observations.
The Center for Education develops STEM programs for students while the Center for Public Outreach produces radio shows and lecture series.
Researchers at SETI examine signals from space using ground telescopes and participate in missions involving Mars rovers and space-based instruments.
Location: Mountain View
Inception: 1984
Address: 339 North Bernardo Avenue 94043 Mountain View
Website: http://seti.org
GPS coordinates: 37.38791,-122.05078
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38
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