Jesus SedaNitzelis OrzcoNahomy Vega

The Arecibo Observatory

• Radio telescope

• It is operated by Cornell University

• National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center

Introduction

• It is spherical reflector• The receiver is moved to intercept signals• A parabolic mirror would induce a varying

astigmatism• Scientific discoveries • The dish equivalent to 305 meters• A film titled A Day at the Arecibo Observatory

Desing

Estimated Travel Time is 1 hour, 30 minutes ( miles are aproximate )1. Begin at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport......Go west for 0.9 miles

2. Bear right and go on for 0.3 miles

3. Bear right to go onto Rt. 26 ( Carr. 26 ) ( you will see Embassy Suites on your right ) continue West for 3.3 miles

4. Bear right ( inmediately after passing under bridge road ) and follow for 0.3 miles. You will now be passing through Minillas Tunnel.

5. Continue on Rt. ( 22 ) ( Expreso De Diego ) West for 47.1 miles

6. Turn Right on Exit 77B to Rt ( 129 ) towards ( Lares ) ( second exit ) and follow for 500 feet

Location

7. You will now be on Rt. ( 129 ) Southwest.. Go on for aprox. 2.6 miles

8. Turn left on Rt. ( 635 ) ( Texaco Gas Station ) and follow for aprox. 1.24 miles

9. Turn right on crossroad to keep on ( 635 ) and follow for aprox. 3.6 miles

10. Turn right to continue on Rt. ( 635 ) for 0.5 miles

11. Turn left on ( 625 ) ( cemetary ) and go on for aprox. 3.0 miles

12. Continue until you arrive to the Arecibo Observatory Main Gate

• Where we were making the research for this

project, we notice that they don’t have an

advertisement camping. We found just one

article on the news paper “Primera hora”.

• http://www.primerahora.com/observatoriode

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• Regularly, the facility is open from 9:00 am until 4:00 p.m.

during the weekends and most holidays.

• Also, Wednesday through Friday are school groups.

• The cost for adults is $5 and children under 10 or adults

over 65 pay only $3.

• For more information call (787) 878-2612.

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Observatory’s photos