2020 claims another victim. Arecibo has collapsed

Dec 1, 2020 9:11 PM

SnarfyMcSnarferson

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https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/12/arecibo-telescope-collapses-ending-57-year-run

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coderay

Wow.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

ButterfaceTaintClown

v

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

CaptainRajah

[Sad Goldeneye noises]

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

PutThePRNDLinD

I'm pretty sure the timing of this relative to the obelisk sightings is no coincidence...2020 ain't done with us yet.

5 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

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5 years ago (deleted Dec 2, 2020 12:38 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

RainierCamino

For England, James?

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

ProbablyABitDrunk

I knew it was coming when they said it wasn't safe enough to repair, but it still makes me sad.

5 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

skwint

I think they were hoping to salvage stuff from the instrument but I'm guessing it's mostly scrap now :/

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

AdmiralButtStuff

So is it there forever now or are they going to clean it up?

5 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

AstroExplained

It will be cleaned up. It is now safe enough for them to go and fully inspect it. There is some hope one will be rebuilt there, but better

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

DrForester

For England, James?

5 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

snooch2thegouch

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