ALMA Steps Up Astronomy to New Heights

The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) is one of the world's most powerful telescopes, and also one that is placed in an ideal position to observe the Universe. Situated atop the 5,000-meter plateau of Chajnantor, in the Chilean Andes, the array benefits from exquisite m... [ read more >> ]

The laser-guided Otto is seen here carrying the newest ALMA antenna

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Image credits: ALMA (ESO / NAOJ / NRAO)

The laser-guided Otto is seen here carrying the newest ALMA antenna