Power Plant: the energy that keeps ALMA running
Since its creation in 2012, the Permanent Power Supply (PPS) team —part of the Infrastructure Maintenance Group (IMG)— has been responsible for generating and distributing power throughout the observatory. “Electricity is the heart of ALMA, so this team — and the entire engineering group — strives to ensure that...
ALMA Code of Ethics and Conduct: committed to integrity, coexistence and respect
The ongoing updating of our document reinforces the values that give meaning to our culture: excellence, respect and diversity, collaboration, and care. At ALMA, we believe that good coexistence is the basis of everything: great discoveries, teamwork, and the trust that unites us. For this reason,...
International Cybersecurity Day: small actions, big impact
Cybersecurity is not just about technology: it is also about self-care, awareness, and good daily practices. From identifying suspicious emails to handling internal information responsibly, every action counts. Protecting our information is part of everyone's job at ALMA. Staying alert and practicing digital self-care helps prevent...
Lorenzo Martínez-Conde bids farewell to ALMA: “Study and dream more”
This month, ALMA says goodbye to a beloved colleague: Lorenzo Martínez-Conde, who closes an important chapter in his life after years of dedication, learning, and service at the observatory. Lorenzo recalls with particular emotion the inauguration of ALMA, a milestone he felt part of after working...
ALMA: bringing astronomy closer during Science Month
As every year, during Science Month we develop an intense agenda of outreach activities, with the purpose of bringing astronomy and understanding of the universe closer to diverse audiences, from students and families to local communities. Through these activities, ALMA reaffirms its commitment to scientific outreach...
ALMA achieves historic record for observation hours
With the end of Cycle 11, ALMA celebrates its most successful period since the start of operations. The observatory delivered an unprecedented 4,496 hours of science-quality data on the 12-meter Array — exceeding the 4,250 hours achieved in Cycle 10. This marks the second consecutive year...
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