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The starburst etched into the lower-left corner of Voyager’s Golden Record cover is neither decoration nor a picture of an explosion, but rather points towards 14 pulsars.
Deep Space
Who
Voyager spacecraft
What
The starburst etched into the lower-left corner of Voyager’s Golden Record cover is neither decoration nor a picture of an explosion, but rather points towards 14 pulsars.
When
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:30:32 GMT · 18h 36m ago
Where
Deep Space ·
Why
The pulsars' spinning clocks reveal both where the Sun is and roughly when the spacecraft left, serving as a map for potential extraterrestrial finders.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The Golden Record cover's pulsar map provides a method for determining the origin location and launch time of the Voyager spacecraft, aiding in potential interstellar communication.
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