The Arecibo Observatory has a rich history ... comets and more since its debut in the 1960s. Though Puerto Rico may seem like an odd place for this important device, it was the perfect location.

They all happened at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. With a spherical reflector dish that was 305 meters (roughly ...

In 1974, the most powerful broadcast ever deliberately beamed into space was made from Puerto Rico. The broadcast formed part of the ceremonies held to mark a major upgrade to the Arecibo Radio ...

A huge radio telescope in Puerto Rico has collapsed after decades of ... following damage to its support system. The Arecibo Observatory telescope was one of the largest in the world.

In the case of the Arecibo Observatory in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the past months has seen not only astronomers but also countless people across the world wait with bated breath after initial ...

I n 1963, the Arecibo Observatory became operational on the island of Puerto Rico. Measuring 305 meters (~1000 ft) in ...