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I missed the part about some minimum speed, but it's still flexible in regards to how many levels or frames per transit you use. The point is really to be able

I missed the part about some minimum speed, but it's still flexible in regards to how many levels or frames per transit you use. The point is really to be able to communicate at all - without using a star's light it's basically impossible after a certain distance.

dredmorbius 8y ago
There is that "something is better than nothing" element. I've also been thinking of whether or not some sort of stellar laser or maser might be possible. Modulating a narrow, tightly focused beam.