arecibo observatory
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Cleanup Costs at the Damaged Arecibo Observatory Could Reach $65 Million
A new estimate suggests it’ll cost somewhere between $US30 ($39) million and $US50 ($65) million to clean up the mess created by the collapse of the iconic Arecibo Observatory dish late last year, according to an NSF report detailing the aftermath of the disaster and possible next steps.
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Iconic Dish at Arecibo Observatory Has Collapsed
The 300 metre radio dish at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico has collapsed, according to officials and local reports.
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Arecibo Heartbreak: Iconic SETI Dish Will Be Demolished Due to Risk of ‘Catastrophic’ Collapse
The recent failure of two support cables at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico has destabilised the structure such that it cannot be repaired without placing construction workers at significant risk, according to officials with the National Science Foundation. As feared, the beloved 305 metre telescope will have to be decommissioned.
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Damaged SETI Observatory Could Be Sidelined for Months
The iconic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico was damaged last week when a large cable fell onto the radio telescope’s main reflector dish. We’re now learning more about this unfortunate incident, including how long it might take until the beleaguered observatory is back online.