Arecibo Observatory

New paper from @AreciboRadar sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Great time at the #PDC2023! The AO #TeamRadar highlighted their radar capabilities and discoveries in planetary sciences. Our diverse group of scientists from Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, the USA, and Canada also attended. 🇵🇷🚀📡 #planetarydefense #aosciene

They have been an integral part of our team. Their hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence have been an inspiration to us all. We are grateful for their efforts and the many ways they have made a difference at AO. Thanks!

We want to celebrate two women who have dedicated over 25 years of service to our Observatory: Carmen Rosario and Lucy López.

Happy AO Women's Week!💜 Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of the Amazing Women of AO, from the Visitor Center staff, facilities, administration, cafeteria, education, housekeeping, and our very first woman Director.

"The loss of the iconic Arecibo Telescope is a massive blow — but not in the way you may think." Check out this article by Daniel Leonard scienceline.org/2023/02/the-ma…

📡📣 Attention Undergrads 📣 📡 The Arecibo Summer Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) deadline has been extended to January 25. If you haven't been able to submit your application you can access the REU page here: naic.edu/REU/

#StarAcademy | Conoce a Emily Alemán, estudiante ganadora del “Best Project” Spring 2022 de STAR academy! 📣 ¡Estudiantes interesados en participar de este próximo semestre de STAR academy les recordamos que el deadline es hoy! 📣 Para aplicar: naic.edu/stars/

Puerto Rico IS OWNING the stage in her costume, WOW! #MissUniverse

We are looking for students in grades ninth through twelfth, from schools in PR, who show enthusiasm for Science and Space, and have basic knowledge in the English language to be part of this incredible experience. Deadline: January 12 Apply here: naic.edu/stars/

Remembering Riccardo Giovanelli, professor emeritus of astronomy @CornellCAS and a former leader at the @NAICobservatory in Puerto Rico. Giovanelli died Dec. 14 at home in Ithaca; he was 76. @CornellAstro news.cornell.edu/stories/2022/1…

📣Starting on Monday will be OPEN seven days a week📣 Schedule your visit and have a unique scientific experience at the AO Science & Visitor Center.📡🔭✨

📣 The AO Summer REU is Back 📣 Students selected for the program will work with staff scientists on projects related to ongoing research or instrumentation development. Applications for the REU program should be made via the online form. Apply here: naic.edu/ao/apply

🎁Who's ready for some holiday sales?🎁 Starting on Black Friday the AO Galaxy Shop will have a 15% off in the entire store. We also have a new collection and exclusive Christmas ornaments. Check out our online store at the link below: ao-galaxy-eshop.myshopify.com

Last Saturday we had Paola Figueroa Delgado (ex-AOSA) as a guest scientist speaker at STAR Academy.

The highlight was the VR experience (designed by Czech Node member Rhys Taylor), where people explored science data cubes, a virtual tour of the @NAICobservatory and much more!

Despite the recent decision not to rebuild after its collapse in 2020, @NAICobservatory continues to produce science. Check out the @UCF article for details on recent work on near-Earth #asteroids based on years of Observatory data: ow.ly/TSjQ50Lto3o

📡🚨 AO Science Now 🚨📡 Called a “treasure trove of data” for planetary scientists, the study is the largest ever published on radar observations of near-Earth asteroids! #AOScienceNow ucf.edu/news/arecibo-o…

This is what you’ve waited for. Journey with us through Webb’s breathtaking view of the Pillars of Creation, where scores of newly formed stars glisten like dewdrops among floating, translucent columns of gas and dust: go.nasa.gov/3EPPiXW Here’s your guided tour ⬇️