Arecibo Observatory Quiz

What was the primary reason for the collapse of the Arecibo Observatory?

• A natural disaster

• Multiple cable malfunctions

• A fire outbreak

• An earthquake

Who initiated the idea for the Arecibo Observatory in the 1950s?

• Stephen Hawking

• Carl Sagan

• Albert Einstein

• Professor William Gordon

What was the Arecibo Message intended to demonstrate?

• The observatory's ability to predict weather

• The observatory's broadcasting capability

• The observatory's ability to measure seismic activity

• The observatory's ability to detect asteroids

What significant discovery did Arecibo make in 1992?

• The first exoplanets

• The first black hole

• The first comet

• The first asteroid

What was added to Arecibo in 1996 to enhance its capabilities?

• A solar panel array

• A laser system

• A Gregorian dome

• A new antenna