Short Wave: The Long Legacy Of The Arecibo Telescope
The National Science Foundation recently announced it plans to decommission the Arecibo Telescope in Puerto Rico.
The world-renowned telescope has suffered substantial damage this year. Today, we revisit our conversation with planetary scientist Edgard Rivera-Valentín about the unique role Arecibo has played in both scientific research and popular culture. (Encore episode.)
Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
This episode was produced by Brit Hanson, fact-checked by Viet Le and edited by Deborah George.
Short Wave Podcast
It’s science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.
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The National Science Foundation recently announced it plans to decommission the Arecibo Telescope in Puerto Rico.
The world-renowned telescope has suffered substantial damage this year. Today, we revisit our conversation with planetary scientist Edgard Rivera-Valentín about the unique role Arecibo has played in both scientific research and popular culture. (Encore episode.)
Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
This episode was produced by Brit Hanson, fact-checked by Viet Le and edited by Deborah George.
Short Wave Podcast
It’s science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.