The observatory's main instrument was the Arecibo Telescope, a 305 m (1,000 ft) spherical reflector dish built into a natural sinkhole, with a cable-mount ...
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Arecibo Observatory
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Observatory in Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Temporarily closed
Address: 86VW+MWP, PR-625, Arecibo, 00612, Puerto Rico
Jul 12, 2023 · The Arecibo Observatory's 305-meter telescope collapsed in 2020, and in October 2022 its owner, the National Science Foundation (NSF), announced ...
Arecibo Observatory holds great scientific, cultural and economic significance for Puerto Rico and the scientific community, inspiring education in STEM ...