The Suns Shall Never Set on SETI

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The Suns Shall Never Set on SETI
Music and lyrics Copyright © 1996 by Dr. H. Paul Shuch

Sung by Dr. SETI on the interactive CD Tune In The Universe!

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The giant SETI telescopes we typically apply
At any time can only see a millionth of the sky.
So the chances we'll be missing any signal that is sent
Are roughly ninety nine point nine nine nine nine percent.

But when Project Argus grows
To full strength, we will show
That the suns shall never set on SETI.

The ancient mythic guard beast that had a hundred eyes
Could see in all directions and completely scan the skies.
If we used five thousand dishes, had them pointed all around,
We could intercept all signals which should chance to run aground.

And when Project Argus grows
To full strength, we will show
That the suns shall never set on SETI.

To build so many research grade radio telescopes
Would deplete our planet's coffers and exceed our fondest hopes.
But enlist five thousand volunteers, persons who are skilled
In technology no government could ever fund or build,

And watch Project Argus grow
To full strength, as we show
That the suns shall never set on SETI.

We've privatized the effort which was lacking public funds,
To detect the beings living in the light of distant suns.
Though the search may take a lifetime, it is very clearly shown
That if we do not pursue it, we shall always be alone.

So let Project Argus grow
To full strength, as we show
That the suns shall never set on SETI.

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