Arecibo Observatory

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Arecibo Observatory

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Type of observatory: Radio

Description: The Arecibo Observatory is the world's largest radio telescope and the world's most powerful radar transmitter. It consists of a fixed 305-m spherical primary reflector with a steerable secondary and feed system suspended 135 m above the primary.

Location: Puerto Rico
Latitude: +18.344169
Longitude: -66.75279

Watch the recorded movie of the event here.

Go to Arecibo Observatory website [external link]

Arecibo Observatory