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science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Unveiling the Causes Behind Arecibo Observatory's Collapse

A new report on the collapse of the Arecibo Telescope suggests that the failure of zinc spelter sockets, which anchored the support cables, was accelerated by a phenomenon called electroplasticity. This effect, potentially caused by electrical currents from the telescope's powerful transmitters, may have increased the plasticity of the zinc, leading to its deformation over time. The report also notes that the collapse might have been initiated by Hurricane Maria, which struck Puerto Rico 39 months prior. The findings highlight a unique failure mechanism possibly specific to Arecibo, warranting further investigation.

via Hackaday|

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astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Astronomers Plan Next-Gen Arecibo Telescope Structure"

Astronomers have proposed a design for the Next Generation Arecibo Telescope, which would replace the original Arecibo Telescope that collapsed in 2020. The proposed design features an array of 102 13-meter dishes arranged in a fixed circular array, allowing it to function as a highly sensitive single dish. The array design would also allow Arecibo to be steerable and significantly lighter and easier to maintain than the original design. The proposed design is a compromise plan that tries to maintain many of the advantages of a large single dish while introducing a more flexible design similar to an array telescope.

via Phys.org|

#arecibo-telescope #array-telescopes #astronomy

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Building the Future of Astronomy: The Next Generation Arecibo Telescope

Astronomers are proposing a new design for the Arecibo Telescope, which collapsed in 2020. The Next Generation Arecibo Telescope would replace the single dish with an array of 102 13-meter dishes arranged in a fixed circular array, allowing it to function as a highly sensitive single dish. The array design would also allow Arecibo to be steerable and significantly lighter and easier to maintain than the original design. The proposed design is a compromise plan that tries to maintain many of the advantages of a large single dish while introducing a more flexible design similar to an array telescope.

via Universe Today|

#arecibo-telescope #astronomy #next-generation-arecibo-telescope