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The Legacy and Demise of Arecibo Telescope

This chapter explores the influential history of the Arecibo Telescope and its pivotal role in radio astronomy, including the discovery of pulsars and exoplanets. It also discusses the telescope's decline, its structural failures, and concludes with a reflection on the enduring message sent into space in 1974.

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