Facts About The Arecibo Observatory

The Arecibo Observatory has also been a must-see attraction for island visitor. It is certainly an impressive site. The facility is set in the rugged karst terrain of northcentral Puerto Rico, a lush disorder of mounded hills, deep sinkholes while, hundreds of feet above, a huge triangular platform and geodesic dome hang suspendede by cables connected to three towers. The dish receives radio waves from across the universe and reflects them into the dome and special feed antennas attached to the platform. The futuristic apperance of the telescope constrast dramatically with the prehistoric look of the landscape. Unfortunaly, the lack of a proper visitor center (following a two-hour drive from San Juan) disappointed many visitors, who were unable to get an in-depth idea of what was happening at the site. That has changed.

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