Pattern repeats every 15 generations

[Phyre]

I cmae across this when I made a ten cell long line. Does it have a name or anything?

[Goldtiger997]

That is the pentadecathlon.

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x = 16, y = 3, rule = B3/S23
2bo2bo4bo2bo$3o2b6o2b3o$2bo2bo4bo2bo!

It is the fifty-second most common object in John Conway's game of life.

If you're wondering whether a fairly simple (i.e. 20-bits or less) oscillator or still life is known, I recommend using this link: http://codercontest.com/mniemiec/lifesrch.htm

[Phyre]

Ah cool. Thanks!