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IceCube Observatory: A Major Success Story in Astrophysics

IceCube Observatory, an unprecedented accomplishment in astrophysics, has recovered from a fault and is now fully operational. With improved functionality, it has resumed sky surveys and galaxy cluster discoveries. The international collaboration behind this endeavor is commendable. Photo credit: Dana Hrubes, SP Station Science Leader, 2010.

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IceCube Observatory: A Major Success Story in Astrophysics

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  1. IceCube MREFC Completed Observatory Complete 80 Regular Strings 6 Deep Core Strings IceTop Array Detector functioning better than anticipated Now the waiting really begins Broad International Collaboration

  2. Astrophysics Recovered successfully from a faulty bearing. Major accomplishment to replace bearing in only a few weeks – and get telescope back in operation. Kudos to all involved. Sky survey and discovery of galaxy clusters is back on track. Aurora behind the 10m South Pole Telescope Photo Credit: Dana Hrubes, SP Station Science Leader, 2010

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