Damage to the dish after the collapse of the 900-ton instrument platform.Image: Ricardo Arduengo / AFP (Getty Images) A new estimate suggests that it will cost between 30 30 million and 50 50 million to clean up the mess created by the collapse of the Irenic Arecibo Observatory dish. Late …
Read More »Gut-wrenching photos show damage to the aftermath of the Arecibo Observatory
Aerial photo showing a large amount of gas in a radar dish And the receiving platform, which is 1,000 feet-wide (305-).M) Structure. Image: Ricardo Arduengo by Getty Images / AFP (Getty Images) As a fear, the 900-ton instrument platform The CI Recibo observatory in Puerto Rico crashed yesterday, crashing into …
Read More »Iconic Arecibo Observatory radio telescope crashes after cable break
A giant radio telescope in Puerto Rico that has long played a key role in astronomical discoveries crashed Tuesday, officials said. This Arecibo Observatory, Made famous as a backdrop for the main scene James Bond The movie “GoldenEye” and other Hollywood hits have been shut down since August due to …
Read More »The second cable fails in the arecibo, further damaging the famous seti dish
August Damage to dish as a result of gust cable failure. Image: UCF today In another disappointing shock for this second favorite feature, another cable reflector has fallen on the dish at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. The main support cable of the Ci Resibo Observatory failed and fell …
Read More »Damaged Arecibo observatory could be tilted for months
Seen from space, the damage at the Arecibo Observatory does not look so bad. Image: Planet Labs The iconic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico was damaged last week when a large cable fell on the radio telescope’s main reflector dish. We are now learn more about this unfortunate incident, inclusive …
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