Published 9 hours ago • loading... • Updated 9 hours agoShow Less IconSupporters fight to save Sunspot Solar Observatory as NSF moves ahead with demolition plans Summary by KOATAfter 186 pounds of mercury leaked from the Dunn Solar Telescope, supporters say the Sunspot Solar Observatory can still be preserved. The National Science Foundation says safety and federal law are guiding demolition and remediation plans.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconKOATCenterFactualityOwnershipSupporters fight to save Sunspot Solar Observatory as NSF moves ahead with demolition plansAfter 186 pounds of mercury leaked from the Dunn Solar Telescope, supporters say the Sunspot Solar Observatory can still be preserved. The National Science Foundation says safety and federal law are guiding demolition and remediation plans.9 hours ago·Albuquerque, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated5 hours agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageKOAT broke the news in Albuquerque, United States 9 hours ago on Sunday, May 31, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsAlbuquerque Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsAlbuquerque Plus IconShow All