Arecibo Observatory Makes Historic Announcement of First Female Director
Olga Figueroa Miranda says she plans to help the vibrant science education program at Arecibo Observatory continue.
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Arecibo Observatory Scientists Help Unravel Surprise Asteroid Mystery 
A team from the observatory publish their findings ahead of Asteroid Day, a U.N. designation aimed at increasing awareness about the threats some asteroids pose. By Zenaida Gonzalez Kotala | June 23, …
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Orlando-area Schoolchildren Send Nearly 100 Letters of Support to Arecibo Observatory
The letters are the latest outpouring of support for the Arecibo Observatory and its telescope, which collapsed in December 2020. BY ROBERT WELLS | MARCH 22, 2021 “Pull yourself up with happyiness …
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Arecibo Observatory Helps Researchers Find Possible ‘First Hints’ of Low-Frequency Gravitational Waves
Although the researchers used Arecibo Observatory data, they are no longer able to make observations using the observatory since it collapsed in December following broken cables in August and November. …
Arecibo Observatory Returns from Tropical Storm Isaias Lockdown to Track Asteroid for NASA
The National Science Foundation facility, managed by the University of Central Florida, determines that a newly discovered asteroid won’t threaten Earth. BY ZENAIDA GONZALEZ KOTALA | AUGUST 6, 2020 The Earth has …
Arecibo Observatory to Offer New Opportunities for Visiting Scientists
$1.5 million grant to help launch new programs, including guaranteed telescope time for selected participants. BY ZENAIDA KOTALA | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico will launch a new …
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UCF Marks 1st Year at Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico
Facility’s staff has helped international scientists do their work in planetary science, space and atmospheric science, and radio astronomy. BY ZENAIDA KOTALA | APRIL 5, 2019 UCF celebrates its first anniversary this …
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Scientists Gather to Discuss Future Objectives of Arecibo Observatory
Chair of UCF’s physics department part of discussion about how to best harness the power of the observatory for future space-related research. BY ZENAIDA GONZALEZ KOTALA The Arecibo Observatory and …
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UCF Celebrates Arecibo Observatory’s 55th Anniversary
The Arecibo Observatory officially opened on November 1, 1963 in Puerto Rico. Next week, on-site and off-site activities are planned to celebrate Arecibo Observatory’s 55thanniversary and the important scientific contributions …
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FSI Staff at Arecibo Observatory
FSI workers at Arecibo Observatory for a workshop