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Prof David Kipping. #Space and Time

The Drake Equation After Sixty Years | Part 1

Sixty years ago Frank Drake wrote down an equation that has become one of the most famous in astronomy - the Drake Equation.

This formula, aiming to estimate the number of alien civilizations communicating within the galaxy, has been celebrated, abused and criticized.


Today, we are taking a deep dive into this special equation in a two part special.


Written and presented by Prof David Kipping.


Thanks to Jason Wright and Nadia Drake for help with this video.

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