Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 9, 1996

Arecibo: The Largest Telescope

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 9, 1996 is “Arecibo: The Largest Telescope,” an image. It is credited to Credit: National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, Cornell University, National Science Foundation. The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“The Arecibo radio telescope is currently the largest single-dish telescope in the world. First opening in 1963, this 305 meter (1000 foot) radio telescope resides in a natural valley of Puerto Rico.”

— APOD editors, March 9, 1996

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At a glance

Date: March 9, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, Cornell University, National Science Foundation
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 9, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-march-09-arecibo-the-largest-telescope

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