In 1974, the Arecibo Observatory made history by beaming the most powerful radio message into deep space ever made. The famous Arecibo Message was designed by the AO 74’s staff, led by Frank Drake, and with the help of the astronomer and famed science communicator Carl Sagan. It contained information about the human race and was intended to be our intergalactic calling card. Read More
Attention K-12 TEACHERS: there are many ways to include your students on the #AOWeek activities and participate from your school on the AO 55th anniversary celebration! Read More
On Friday, August 3, the students from the summer program called Research Experience for Undergraduates & Teachers, better known as REUT, presented their work to their mentors and the rest of the Arecibo Observatory (AO) staff. During this summer, undergraduate students and teachers selected for the program worked with staff scientists on projects related to ongoing research or instrumentation development. Read More
The Asteroid Day Celebration @ AO - Special Event was held last Saturday 30th at the Angel Ramos Foundation Science & Visitor Center (SVC) with a series of lectures offered by local scientists and guest speakers. Read More