Science

Here’s how the Arecibo Telescope helps us study the universe

by JoAnna Wendel
Large radio telescope dish in Arecibo national observatory
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Puerto Rico’s massive radio telescope, the Arecibo Telescope, recently incurred some damage to its dish after a long cable collapsed.

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Until its dish is repaired, its invaluable science operations will be on hold.

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