Voyager Golden Record facts for kids
The Voyager Golden Records are special records that were sent into space. They hold sounds and pictures chosen to show what life on Earth is like. Imagine them as a message in a bottle, but for aliens!
These records were placed on the Voyager spacecraft in 1977. The spacecraft are traveling far away from Earth. The records were designed by a team led by Carl Sagan. The outside of the record has instructions. These instructions are like a map to help aliens understand how to play the record. Some people see these records as a symbol of humanity's hope. They are a way to show we exist, even if aliens never find them.
What's on the Records?
The Golden Records are like a time capsule from Earth. They contain many interesting things:
- Pictures: There are 116 pictures. They show nature, cities, people, and animals. You can see everything from a human baby to a busy street.
- Sounds: The records have greetings in 55 different languages. They also feature music from various cultures around the world. You can hear classical music, folk songs, and even rock and roll.
- Natural Sounds: There are also sounds from Earth itself. These include the sounds of waves, wind, thunder, and animals.
- Location Map: The records also contain special diagrams. These diagrams show how to find Earth in the vastness of space.
Why Were They Sent?
The main reason for sending the Golden Records was to communicate. Scientists wanted to share information about Earth with any intelligent life forms that might find them. It was a way to say "hello" from our planet. The Voyager spacecraft are traveling very far. They might be the first things from Earth to reach other star systems.
Related pages
- Carl Sagan
- Fermi paradox
- Contents of the Voyage Golden Records
Images for kids
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Golden record is attached to the spacecraft.
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A copy of the record on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center in Washington Dulles International Airport.
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A woman in a store
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A photo of Jupiter with its diameter indicated
See also
In Spanish: Disco de oro de las Voyager para niños
