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Gut-Wrenching Photos Show Damage at Arecibo Observatory Following Collapse – Gizmodo Australia
As feared, the 740 tonne instrument platform collapsed yesterday at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, falling onto the gigantic radar dish below. Photos of…
As feared, the 740 tonne instrument platform collapsed yesterday at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, falling onto the gigantic radar dish below. Photos of the scene are revealing the extent of the damage at the famous facility, which is known for contributing to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and numerous astronomical discoveries.
The collapse occurred at around 7:55 a.m. local time, as the receiving platform plunged 140 metres down to the 305 metre dish below, which had already…
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