The "Wow! signal" was a powerful, narrowband radio signal detected on **August 15, 1977**, by Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope during a routine SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) survey. It lasted for 72 seconds, matched the expected characteristics of an extraterrestrial transmission, and has never been heard again, making it one of astronomy's most famous unsolved mysteries.
Upon receiving the signal, Ehman circled the alphanumeric code “6EQUJ5” and then wrote beside it, “Wow!” Simply because he was so astonished at what he was seeing.
And that’s it, that’s the meme. I’m surprised I haven’t seen anyone do this before lol. #history