radio astronomy
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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.
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New South African Telescope Releases Epic Image Of The Galactic Centre
You’re looking at the centre of our galactic home, the Milky Way, as imaged by 64 radio telescopes in the South African wilderness. Scientists released this image today to inaugurate the completed MeerKAT radio telescope. But these scopes form part of an even more ambitious project: The Square Kilometre Array, a joint effort to build…