This calculator uses the Drake Equation to estimate the number of active extraterrestrial civilizations in the Milky Way galaxy. It's designed for astronomy enthusiasts and researchers interested in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).
Drake Equation Calculator
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Estimated Number of Civilizations
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Data Source and Methodology
All calculations are based on the Drake Equation, formulated by Dr. Frank Drake in 1961. It is a probabilistic argument used to estimate the number of active, communicative extraterrestrial civilizations in the Milky Way galaxy. Learn more about the Drake Equation.
The Formula Explained
The Drake Equation is: N = R* × fp × ne × fl × fi × fc × L