Beacon

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Beacon
2o$2o$2b2o$2b2o! #C [[ THUMBSIZE 2 THEME 6 GRID GRIDMAJOR 0 SUPPRESS THUMBLAUNCH ]] #C [[ AUTOSTART ]]
Pattern type Oscillator
Number of cells 6
Bounding box 4 × 4
Period 2
Mod Unknown
Heat 2
Volatility 0.25
Strict volatility 0.25
Discovered by John Conway
Year of discovery 1970

The beacon is the third most common oscillator (after the blinker and toad).[1] It was found by John Conway in March 1970.

See also

References

  1. Achim Flammenkamp (September 7, 2004). "Most seen natural occurring ash objects in Game of Life". Retrieved on January 15, 2009.

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