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prima:A year after the collapse of the Arecibo radio telescope: there is science at the Observatory

Studies continue and efforts to rebuild the structure are growing, but there is a lack of funds

December 1, 2021 - 8:39 AM

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The Arecibo Observatory radio telescope before its collapse on December 1, 2020. (tonito.zayas@gfmedia.com)

Even though its main piece - the radio telescope - collapsed exactly one year ago, scientific research continues at the Arecibo Observatory. While efforts to rebuild the iconic structure and make it even more powerful and sensitive are growing, it is a long-term project that requires a multimillion-dollar investment not available at this moment.

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