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News Release 20-010

NSF begins planning for decommissioning of Arecibo Observatory’s 305-meter telescope due to safety concerns

The 900-ton instrument platform at Arecibo Observatory's 305-meter telescope hanging 405 feet above the telescope's dish.

Arecibo Observatory's 305-meter telescope in November of 2020.

Credit: University of Central Florida


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