N = R* ×
Fp ×
Ne ×
Fl ×
Fi ×
Fc ×
L
Are we alone in the Universe?
Estimate the number of detectable alien civilizations in the Milky Way using the Drake Equation.
Learning Goals:
- to think about the size and composition of the galaxy and how it affects the possibility of intelligent life
- to understand and estimate the terms of the Drake Equation
- to compare your initial guess with the final value