Arecibo Observatory

Arecibo Observatory

The Arecibo Observatory is part of the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (NAIC), a national research center operated by Cornell University. Funding for the Arecibo Observatory is at risk and the science center may be closed.

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Invisible Dark-Matter Galaxy has Ten Billion Xs the Mass of the Sun

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New evidence has been discovered by an international team led by astronomers from the National Science Foundation’s Arecibo Observatory and from Cardiff University in the United Kingdom that VIRGOHI 21, a mysterious cloud of hydrogen in the Virgo Cluster 50 million light-years from the Earth, is a Dark Galaxy, emitting no starlight. Their results not only indicate the presence of a dark galaxy but also explain the long-standing mystery of its strangely stretched neighbour. Skeptics of the dark-matter interpretation argue that VIRGOHI21 is simply a tidal tail of the nearby galaxy NGC 4254. The observations, made with the Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope in the ... Read Full Story

Leo Sighting in Arecibo

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ARECIBO, PR - Leo Machuchal has been spotted by the largest radio telescope in the world in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Actually, Leo was spotted in the telescope. His image was nearly 2,000 feet long and visible from outer space. Leo as seen from outer space The CIA responded immediately and arrested every scientist in Arecibo. The scientists were arrested We demand an investigation into these arrests. The CIA is trying to eliminate every Puerto Rican scientist, and they’re using Leo as an excuse. Puerto Rican Guy Stumble! for WP Share and Enjoy: Tags: ARECIBO , arrestedWe , CIA , demand , guy , image ... Read Full Story

Amazing Radio Telescope Ever Constructed

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The Arecibo Observatory is a radio telescope located close to the city of Arecibo in Puerto Rico. The observatory’s 305 m radio telescope is the largest single-aperture telescope ever constructed. It carries out three major areas of research: radio astronomy, aeronomy and radar astronomy observations of solar system objects. Copyright © 2008 Tech News Update Amazing Radio Telescope Ever Constructed Read Full Story

Exploring the Mystery of Universe at Bosscha Observatory

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If you take a fancy for revealing the knowledge mystery of universe, or simply want to see the beauty of space objects, Bosscha Observatory is one of alternative choices to visit. The observatory is located at Lembang, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia; about 15km from Bandung City. Bosscha included in special tourism object, that is science and technological tourism object. This is where we can be absorbed in the amazing beauty of universe and at the same time experience a learning process about the outer space. Bosscha has attracted so many visitors and added the charms of Bandung City which was often called “Paris van ... Read Full Story

Visiting The World’s Largest Radio Telescope

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To astronomers, Arecibo is the world’s largest radio telescope and one of mankind’s preeminent tools for probing the heavens. To movie buffs, Arecibo is where Jodi Foster first met Matthew McConaughey in Contact and where Pierce Brosnan’s James Bond chased down a villain in GoldenEye . To Caribbean travelers, Arecibo is a great travel destination to mix into your diving, shopping and beach lounging (particularly if you are traveling with children). Central to any visit to Arecibo is, logically enough, the Arecibo Visitor’s Center. Here there are exhibits in both English and Spanish, some geared towards science loving adults and others towards children interested ... Read Full Story
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35 years of shouting into the abyss
It's been 35 years this month since the Arecibo message was sent from the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, when the 1,679 digit message was sent once, towards Messier 13. More messages have been sent sky-wards since, in attempts for communication with extra terrestrial intelligence (CETI), with the (ill-fated) Team Encounter was instrumental in Cosmic Call 1999 and 2003 (more details: 58 page PDF). The more complex three-section Teen-Age...  
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