An ongoing investigation of the December collapse of the iconic radio telescope at Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico offers early evidence a manufacturing issue may have contributed to the failure. Source: https://www.livescience.com/arecibo-telescope-debris-clearing-possible-cause-update.html
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China’s huge FAST telescope to open to international observers
FAST’s 500-meter (1,640-foot) dish makes it the world’s largest single-dish radio observatory. It’s expected to open to international observers in 2021. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/worlds-largest-radio-telescope-china-fast…
Is There a Tech Worker ‘Exodus’ From the San Francisco Bay Area?
The New York Times reports on an “exodus” of tech workers from the San Francisco Bay Area, where “Rent was astronomical. Taxes were high. Your neighbors didn’t like you” — and your commute could be over an hour. The biggest tech companies aren’t going anywhere, and tech stocks are still soaring… But the migration from the Bay Area appears real. Residential…
Astronomers are still reeling from the loss of iconic Arecibo radio telescope
The collapse of the iconic radio telescope at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico last month has left astronomers with a host of questions about what went wrong and what comes next. Source: https://www.livescience.com/arecibo-telescope-loss-astronomers.html
Puerto Rico plans to rebuild Arecibo telescope
The recently decommissioned observatory could rise from the rubble thanks to a new $8M government pledge. Situated in Puerto Rico and constructed duri… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/342615/puerto-rico-plans-to-rebuild-arecibo-telescope…
China is opening the world’s largest radio telescope up to international scientists
Following the collapse of the historic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, China has opened the biggest radio telescope in the world up to international scientists. Source: https://www.livescience.com/china-fast-radio-telescope-open-international-scientists.html
Favorite photos of 2020’s Geminid meteor shower
EarthSky community members from around the world share their photos and experiences of this year’s Geminid meteor shower, here. Source: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/favorite-photos-of-2020s-geminid-meteor-shower…
Puerto Rico’s Arecibo Observatory ‘not closing’ after collapse
Puerto Rico’s Arecibo Observatory could still have a future after its vast telescope dramatically collapsed this week, US officials said Thursday. Source: https://phys.org/news/2020-12-puerto-rico-arecibo-observatory-collapse.html…
Arecibo Observatory telescope in Puerto Rico collapses after 57 years
The Arecibo Observatory telescope in Puerto Rico has collapsed, just weeks after the US National Science Foundation revealed plans to decommission the 57-year-old structure Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2261528-arecibo-observatory-telescope-in-puerto-rico-collapses-after-57-years/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Arecibo observatory has now totally collapsed
The iconic telescope, which had shut recently after sustaining earthquake damage, has now collapsed. Situated in Puerto Rico and constructed during th… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/341453/arecibo-observatory-has-now-totally-collapsed…