Gliders by the dozen

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Gliders by the dozen
x = 5, y = 3, rule = B3/S23 2o2bo$o3bo$o2b2o! #C [[ THUMBSIZE 2 THEME 6 GRID GRIDMAJOR 0 SUPPRESS THUMBLAUNCH ]]
Pattern type Methuselah
Number of cells 8
Bounding box 5 × 3
Lifespan 184 generations
L/I 23
Static symmetry Unspecified
Discovered by Unknown
Year of discovery Unknown

Gliders by the dozen is a methuselah with a lifespan of 184 generations. It was discovered very early on in Life's history, though it's exact year of discovery is unknown. Its name arises from the fact that it emits exactly 12 gliders before stabilizing.

Stable pattern

The stable pattern that results from the acorn has 124 cells and consists of 12 gliders, 8 blinkers, 4 beehives and 4 blocks.

Generation 184

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