Radiotelescope w Arecibo, Puerto Rico

The Arecibo Observatory is located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on the north coast of the island. It is operated by Cornell University under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The observatory works as the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (NAIC) although both names are officially used to refer to it.

The observatory's radio telescope is the largest single telescope ever to be constructed. It collects radio astronomy, terrestrial aeronomy, and planetary radar data for scientists around the world. Usage of the telescope is gained by submitting proposals to an independent board of referees who decide which show the most promise.

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