For 57 years, the telescope has served as a world-class resource for radio astronomy, planetary, solar system and geospace research, and the search for extraterrestrial life.
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Theta formed overnight, breaking the record for most named storms in a single season. Meanwhile, Eta continues to spin in the Gulf of Mexico.
When will this relentless Atlantic hurricane season finally end? Will Theta follow Eta?
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Eta could regain strength, hit Florida next week as a tropical storm
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The National Weather Service in Miami warned residents of the potential for heavy rain and flooding in South Florida starting Thursday night.
Hurricane Eta gains historic strength, could reach Category 5 status when it hits Central America on Tuesday
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