Arecibo Observatory
Observatoř Arecibo
The world's second largest single-dish radio telescope, once used to contact E.T.

📜 Giant radio telescope and observatory in Puerto Rico.
🔍 Famous for scientific discoveries and film appearances, main telescope collapsed in 2020.

Why Go

🔭 See the site of groundbreaking astronomy research
🎬 Visit a location featured in Hollywood movies like James Bond's Goldeneye and Contact
🚶 Explore the visitor center and remaining functional instruments

Why Avoid

⚠️ Main radio telescope has collapsed and is no longer operational
🚧 Site may have limited access or ongoing recovery efforts

Tips

🗺️ Located about 20 kilometers southwest of Arecibo city.
🚶 Visitors can take a self-guided tour or a 30-minute VIP Tour of the visitor center and remaining functional instruments.
⚠️ Check current operating status before visiting due to the main telescope's collapse.

Last updated 9 days ago

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