Arecibo Observatory News

The four-year grant will enable UCF to observe and characterize near-Earth objects that pose a potential hazard to the planet or that could be candidates for future space missions.

The money will be used during the next four years to make a range of repairs and improvements to the facility, which will also expand Arecibo’s capabilities to do cutting edge observations.

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In honor of the 50th anniversary of the country’s historic Apollo 11 mission, UCF takes a look back, and a look forward, at its role in America’s space program.

UCF physics professor Josh Colwell talks science as Spock; Limbitless unveils Halo-inspired arm; Arecibo debuts comic book series.

The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico marked Earth Day on Monday by releasing its second puzzle challenge as part of the New Arecibo Message –…

Facility’s staff has helped international scientists do their work in planetary science, space and atmospheric science, and radio astronomy.

Chair of UCF’s physics department part of discussion about how to best harness the power of the observatory for future space-related research.

When confetti rained down at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Jan. 1, 2018, the scene foreshadowed the many milestones UCF would celebrate throughout the year.…