Hurricane Maria destroyed one of the largest radio telescopes “Arecibo”

 Hurricane A photo from open sources

Puerto Rico’s island nation inherits from hurricane Maria no less than the Irma Americans. Caught in the midst of this elements where the hurricane reached the power of the fourth category, Puerto Rico seriously injured: a lot of destruction, there are human victims, not speaking of the wounded and destitute.

Affected by Maria and the Arecibo Observatory, located in northwest Puerto Rico, with its unique radio telescope, which is considered one of the largest in the world. When approaching elements was closed and mothballed, however, several Observatory staff remained inside for control: they hoped that they could somehow resist the blows of the hurricane, to save or prevent something.

A photo from open sources

After the hurricane stopped raging, representatives Puerto Rico National Science Foundation attempted to establish contact with scientists who remained inside the observatory, however, all attempts have so far failed. Now the object is simple impossible to get, because all roads were washed away by water. Lifeguards waiting for the first opportune moment to head to Arecibo radio telescope, which is currently not responding to signals and does not give them himself …

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