Astronomy Cast Ep. 459: Arecibo Observatory

By susie - October 2, 2017 at 2:16 PM UTC | Telescopes
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The iconic Arecibo Radio Observatory has been a mainstay in science and science fiction. This Puerto Rico-based radio telescope was already in an uncertain level of funding. But now with the damage from Hurricane Maria, it might be shut down forever.

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