Good Bye Arecibo Radio Telescope

Many of you in RP world have heard of the Arecibo Radio Telescope in Puerto Rico, which had been in operation for some 57 years... It has met its demise with the breaking two major cables which would put the crews of any attempts to repair the system could put workers in a potentially life-threatening danger... so it is being decommissioned and will be torn down...

Here is the description provided by Universal Citizen, who posted this video:

"A massive radio telescope in Puerto Rico used by scientists worldwide will close, the National Science Foundation announced Thursday.

For 57 years, the telescope at the Arecibo Observatory has served as a world-class resource for radio astronomy, planetary, solar system and geospace research, and the search for extraterrestrial life, according to an NSF statement.

The foundation said the telescope structure is in danger of a catastrophic failure and its cables may no longer be capable of carrying the loads they were designed to support. In addition, any attempts at repairs could put workers in potentially life-threatening danger, the NSF said."

I hope you enjoy this short video of the Arecibo Radio Telescope,
Kerry
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