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originally posted by: askbaby
a reply to: SeaWorthy
Thank you Seaworthy.
OK - so even with a basic assumption that 'one' is just offline, 'one' is closed, 'one' under maintenance - this leaves us with others that have seemingly gone offline without any clear explanation - a strange puzzle.
If this were some anomaly viewable by solar observatories - they would have to close them all if there is an attempt to stop disclosure of whatever this is, and yet thee are clearly observatories open, and no notifications coming forth of anything.
Which in turn leads one to wonder if this specific location experienced something.
Which then leads one to wonder - why would they not have a guard at the gate - or literally ANYONE at the facility, allowing people to literally wander about a facility that presumably has millions of dollars of equipment!
This just gets stranger.
Are there any ATS members within driving distance of the facility - please... if you are close by - well Saturday or Sunday would be a nice day to visit the facility!
It is great to have an exciting event again on ATS.
Sincerely
askbaby
originally posted by: BigDave-AR
a reply to: Mactaddy
As Frued said “sometimes a cigar is just a cigar” if the worlds ending it’s sure taking its sweet time to do so, this was something little mishandled in a huge way.
originally posted by: BigDave-AR
Seems someone’s salty are other threads on this subject not being locked down? I’ve seen at least 2 catch the thread lock hammer. We came to an impass and are just having some banter until they open shop back up Monday.
originally posted by: pheonix358
a reply to: Mactaddy
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The Trump administration will send a message to all US mobile phones on Thursday, as it tests an unused alert system that warns the public about national emergencies.
Looks like the observatory is due to reopen too...
originally posted by: BigDave-AR
Seems someone’s salty are other threads on this subject not being locked down? I’ve seen at least 2 catch the thread lock hammer. We came to an impass and are just having some banter until they open shop back up Monday.
“AURA has been cooperating with an ongoing law enforcement investigation of criminal activity that occurred at Sacramento Peak. During this time, we became concerned that a suspect in the investigation potentially posed a threat to the safety of local staff and residents. For this reason, AURA temporarily vacated the facility and ceased science activities at this location. “The decision to vacate was based on the logistical challenges associated with protecting personnel at such a remote location, and the need for expeditious response to the potential threat. AURA determined that moving the small number of on-site staff and residents off the mountain was the most prudent and effective action to ensure their safety. “In light of recent developments in the investigation, we have determined there is no risk to staff, and Sunspot Solar Observatory is transitioning back to regular operations as of September 17th. Given the significant amount of publicity the temporary closure has generated, and the consequent expectation of an unusual number of visitors to the site, we are temporarily engaging a security service while the facility returns to a normal working environment.”