“The majority of my UFO diet consists of reports describing suspected encounters. This is not surprising, as there are thousands of sightings annually. The emailer has seen something unusual in the sky that he interprets as probable evidence of alien presence.”

A SETI astronomer and senior astronomer at the SETI Institute, Shostak explores the search for extraterrestrial intelligence with both scientific rigor and accessible clarity. His work bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and public understanding, offering perspectives on the cosmos, human curiosity, and the future of life beyond Earth.