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The observatory was built between mid-1960 and November 1963. William E. Gordon and George Peter of Cornell University oversaw its design for study of the Earth's ionosphere. He was attracted to the sinkholes in the karst regions of Puerto Rico that offered perfect cavities for a very large dish.
 
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On 4/25/2023 at 6:59 PM, billybob said:

Yes Arecibo, with a steerable feedhorn...OO7 territory. Largest parabola, maybe ever.

 

I've read that an even bigger radio telescope is being built, or will be built, in China.

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1 hour ago, Islander said:

 

I've read that an even bigger radio telescope is being built, or will be built, in China.

 The Daocheng Solar Radio Telescope (DSRT  was completed  late last year

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8 hours ago, Islander said:

 

I've read that an even bigger radio telescope is being built, or will be built, in China.

Given the many advances even when involved somewhat in the industry, the electronics should be state of the art. Having a near zero s/n figure. Thanks!

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