Terrifying footage shows collapse of Arecibo Observatory's massive radio telescope

[Admin]

It took 17 seconds for Arecibo's massive radio telescope to crumble. It will take much longer for the dust to settle.

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[Geomartian]

A picture of Arecibo in its better days.

Fifteen years before Star Wars, Arecibo’s 2.5 megawatt transmitter could do a thorough job on a satellite’s or space probe’s communication electronics.

It won’t be missed.

 

[Helio]

I think it will be missed because we get attached to such great historical things, especially if they play roles in major motion pictures.

But, scientifically, it may not be missed that much as a powerful instrument unless science discovers further powerful uses for it that can't be done better, faster, cheaper elsewhere.

It's a bit surreal to watch it collapse in Hollywood fashion.