What if extraterrestrials are watching us?

Question

Ok, lets pretend there is a type 3 (Extremely advanced) alien civilisation out there in another region of our universe, if they are that advanced, wouldn't they be able to observe us from there position using highly advanced cameras without getting near our planet?

I mean, we assume they would have to fly to us, but what if they wouldn't?

Answer 1

Sure!  Watch the movie Galaxy Quest for more details.

Answer 2

I am watching you and I walk among you.  Get your finger out of your nose and quit slouching.

Answer 3

Since we have yet to find an infrared source that would suggest a Dyson Sphere, the sign of a type II civilization, it is highly unlikely that any civilization exists that could utilize the entire energy of the galaxy, the sign of a type III.  By its very nature a type III would have to be able to achieve interstellar travel.  That implies colonization would be possible.  So I invoke the Fermi Paradox.  Why aren't they here.  Why are there no alien artifacts.  The best solutions to the Fermi paradox are that there are no aliens, Types I, II, or III.  Or interstellar travel is impossible.  If you aren't familiar with the Fermi paradox, become so.  It is impossible to hold an intelligent conversation on this subject without knowing about it.   And no, telescopes of that power could not exist.  If they did they would be not watching us.  They would be recieving light that left our planet probably tens of thousands or millions of years ago.

Answer 4

Try to avoid picking your nose and scratching your butt.

Answer 5

i would say definitely possible, but saying that, i dont care in the slightest. if they arent hurting us, why should we care?

make it a good day

Answer 6

If they picked up some of our TV broadcasts the signal would take so long to get there that by now they would probably  be picking up the first showing of "I Love Lucy"

Answer 7

The best and only reasonable solution to the Fermi Paradox is that we are the ONLY show in the town... sorry kid. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi_parad...

But if you just HAVE to believe in ETs and UFOs, the antichrist has something special in store for you. Google/youtube: "Project Bluebeam"

Type III 'Aliens' and fake ‘messiahs’ just in time for 2012! Many will be fooled...

Later, ask yourself how we knew in advance:

2 Thessalonians 2:10-13

Answer 8

Where did you get this "type 3" classification?  

If they are that advanced, they could already have a satellite orbiting the planet that we cannot detect.  

What would it matter if they did?  If they are then that is their choice.

Answer 9

If there is such a civilization, then they would be limited by the following:

1. Our Sun is fairly small and dim, so they would not be able to even see it beyond a few hundred light years distance. So I'm not sure why they would look in this direction, - especially in light of item 2 below.

2. Even if they did look in our direction, they would see the light that left here centuries ago, since it would take that long for the light from our system to reach them. If they are in the nearest significant galaxy beyond ours, they would see Earth as it existed over 2 million years ago. It would be in an entirely different location in the galaxy, and there would be no human civilization to observe.

There is no way around these limitations; they are built into the fabric of time and space. Highly advanced cameras would be of no benefit if they are recording light that took 2 million years to reach its destination.

The universe is bigger than we can imagine.  

Answer 10

you dont have many friends do you?

tomorrow do something nice for someone instead of posting stupid questions about aliens

Answer 11

They could be, but if they were researching us, they'd have to come here eventually. Remote Surveillance can only teach you so much.  

Answer 12

i couldn't care less but if they r..

they must think we're pretty wierd.........

y do u ask?

if u b-leave  in them...........

GO SEE A DOCTOR!!!

Answer 13

maybe this world is their planet's h**l!

Answer 14

Well if they are not here and never coming here, and not trying to communicate with us, who cares? It would make no difference to us in that case.

Answer 15

they're out there..they could be years behind us..or years ahead of us...wither way...they're not going to give themselves away and take a chance of being captured...would you if ypou traveled to an occupied unknown planet

Answer 16

That's very unlikely given the vast distances. For example if they're on the other side of the galaxy it would be with a delay of tens of thousands of years! And don't forget about all that dust and gas in interstellar space!

Answer 17

Yeah they could be remotely viewing us right now with advanced technology.  Also would if they have our languages decoded