Puerto Rico's Arecibo Radio Telescope Damaged By Falling Cable
The cable tore a gaping 100-foot hole in one of the largest radio telescope dishes in the world, taking the instrument offline until repairs can be made.
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China Completes Largest Radio Telescope In The World
China says the 500-hundred meter telescope detected a radio signal originating 1,351 light-years from Earth. One of its uses is scanning for signs of intelligent extraterrestrial life.
We Might Welcome Robot Lawn Mowers, But Astronomers Aren't So Happy
The company that makes the Roomba vacuum is developing a lawn mower robot. But the frequency on which it would work is also used by radio telescopes. A mini-battle is being played out in FCC filings.