The Arecibo Observatory Platform Has Collapsed

The Arecibo Observatory Platform Has Collapsed
By Nancy Atkinson

Early this morning, the 900-ton instrument platform suspended above the Arecibo Observatory collapsed and crashed down on the iconic telescope’s giant dish. The collapse occurred at about 7:55 a.m. local time, officially ending any possible hopes of refurbishing the famous observatory in Puerto Rico. Images of the collapse and subsequent damage started appearing on social …

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December 1, 2020 at 10:39PM
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