At ALMA, we do groundbreaking science every day, but its true value is multiplied when we share it. That's why, as part of Astronomy Day in Chile, we will once again open our doors to the community with a new edition of ALMA Open House 2026 on Friday, March 20, at our offices in Santiago, in collaboration with ESO,...
On Sunday, January 18, ALMA welcomed a delegation from Congreso Futuro, Chile’s flagship science and ideas festival. The visit connected the public conversations held in Santiago with the frontier of astronomical research on the Chajnantor Plateau, bringing together science, society, and long-term thinking. Among the visitors were Guido Girardi, founder of Congreso Futuro, and Michael Garret, Professor at the...
In the world's driest desert, water is a critical resource. At ALMA, every drop has a long and carefully planned journey, from its source to its reuse. Behind this process is the team led by Donald Tait, Contracts and Facilities Group (CFG) Manager, along with shift supervisors Pablo Pistoia and Alfredo Krain, who ensure that the supply works day...
In an environment as dynamic as ALMA, where multiple critical activities occur in parallel, the Planning & Coordination area plays a key role in ensuring that everything runs safely, smoothly, and in line with the observatory's priorities. The team, made up of Stefan Gairing and Octavio Hernández, both Planner/Coordinator of Operation and Maintenance, acts as a meeting point between...
This year was particularly special for ALMA: we exceeded 4,300 hours of observation, we were able to observe the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, we monitored stellar activity in Proxima and Alpha Centauri, while continuing to make progress on the Wideband Sensitivity Upgrade (WSU). To bid farewell to the year and celebrate these achievements, we gathered at the End of Year...
The Performance & Development Dialogue (PDD) is an invitation to take a moment to pause: look back on the year, have an honest conversation, and plan for what's next. More than just a task, it's a chance to strengthen the relationship between each person and their manager, build trust, and align expectations with clarity. A good PDD starts with...