People Exploring Closed Solar Observatory Grounds, No Law Enforcement or Security Present
September 16th, 2018Update: Sunspot Observatory to Reopen Monday Following Security Investigation
Via: El Paso Times:
The National Solar Observatory in Sunspot will reopen Monday, according to a statement released Sunday afternoon by Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, the organization that oversees operations at the facility.
According to AURA, the obversatory was closed due to investigation into possible criminal activity at the site.
The residents that vacated their homes will be returning to the site, and all employees will return to work this week, the release stated.
“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,” the news release stated.
AURA did not specify the nature of the criminal activity.
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Theories?
Shutdown as precaution because of the smell he mentioned?