"Kentucky City Sends Extraterrestrial Welcome Message into Space"

The Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau in Kentucky has used an infrared laser to beam a message into space inviting extraterrestrial travelers to visit the city, describing its lush green countryside, horse farms, and bourbon. The message was sent with FAA approval and includes a coded bitmap image, with the effort led by a Lexington native expert in computer engineering and astrobiology. It will take 40 years to reach its intended target and potentially another 40 to receive any response, but in the meantime, earthly travelers are encouraged to visit.