Giant Arecibo radio telescope collapses in Puerto Rico
by Associated Press from Science | The Guardian on (#5B2XE)
- Observatory had been set to close after damage in August
- Scientists and Puerto Ricans mourn loss of historic facility
A huge radio telescope in Puerto Rico that has played a key role in astronomical discoveries for more than half a century collapsed on Tuesday, officials said.
Related: US to shut down famed huge Arecibo space telescope in Puerto Rico jungle
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