About this episode

The episode explores whether alien spacecraft are the best explanation for transient dots found on old telescope photographs.

Are alien spacecraft truly the best explanation for "transient" dots found on old telescope photographs? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

People in this episode

Host: Brian Dunning

Topics covered

• alien spacecraft
• transient dots
• telescope photographs
• skepticism
• science

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