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Drake equation

probabilistic argument to estimate the number of alien civilizations in our galaxy
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Summary

Drake equation is an equation[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of equation entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,817 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Named after: Frank Drake[3]
  • Commons category: Drake equation[4]
  • Numeric value: 10[5]
  • Has characteristic: number[6]

Why It Matters

Drake equation has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] It is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Related Entities

Frank Drake

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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