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“The story of humans is the story of ideas that shine light into dark corners.”

Quote by Jill Tarter

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Jill Tarter is an astronomer known for her contributions to the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) field. She has been the director of the SETI Project at the SETI Institute since 1978, leading several significant scientific projects during her tenure. more

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