ALMA reaches record participation at SPIE 2026
Ten ALMA professionals will deliver oral presentations at SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation 2026, one of the leading international conferences dedicated to the development and operation of astronomical telescopes and instrumentation. Of the 16 papers submitted by members of the observatory, ten were selected for oral presentations—the highest number...
ALMA goes to your School: Bringing astronomy to new generations
What does an astronomer do? How do the telescopes that explore the Universe work? Is it possible to turn a curiosity about the sky into a career? These and many other questions were part of the conversations that ALMA researchers recently shared with students from different...
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day: ALMA and Its Connection to Local Communities
Every June 21, Chile commemorates National Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The date coincides with the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere and marks the beginning of a new cycle for the country’s various indigenous peoples. In the Licanantay worldview, the winter solstice is deeply connected to the...
Your Voice Matters: Closing the 2025 PDD Cycle
Each year, at the conclusion of the Performance Development Dialogues (PDD) process, ALMA provides an opportunity to evaluate the experience of those who participated in these conversations and development sessions. The PDD is a process that promotes dialogue between employees and leaders to reflect on performance,...
ALMA Participated in Cultural Heritage Day at Cerro Calán
On Sunday, May 31, ALMA took part in the latest edition of Cultural Heritage Day at the Cerro Calán National Astronomical Observatory, an event organized by the Department of Astronomy at the University of Chile that drew more than 12,600 visitors to a free, open-house event...
Symposium ISSTT: Developing technology beyond the stars
For the first time in 36 years, the International Symposium on Space Terahertz Technology (ISSTT) came to the Southern Hemisphere, and ALMA was at the center of the discussion. The event brought together scientists, engineers, and industry representatives from around the world to advance key technologies...
Antennas, Virtual Reality, and the Cosmos: ALMA Captivates at Puerto de Ideas
From April 23 to 26, ALMA participated in the Puerto de Ideas Antofagasta festival, one of the country’s most significant science outreach events, which this year drew more than 22,000 attendees. With a focus on interactive experiences, the ALMA booth became a particularly attractive gathering spot...