The arid landscape of the Chajnantor Plateau will temporarily fall silent as ALMA enters its annual maintenance period. Meticulously planned a year in advance, this critical window ensures uninterrupted operation and the efficiency of our equipment. From January 29 to February 7, 2025, operations will pause for intensive maintenance. This period coincides with the challenging altiplanic winter, a season...
From January 12 to 16, 2025, ALMA was prominently featured at the 245th American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting in National Harbor, Maryland. The conference brought together leading astronomers, educators, students, and journalists to discuss the latest advancements in astronomy. ALMA’s presence was strong, with numerous scientific presentations, a well-attended workshop on the Wideband Sensitivity Upgrade (WSU), and productive interactions...
Cristian Navarro, our Radio Technician I, was recognized with the prestigious Curiosity Award 2024 for his dedication to ALMA's essential purpose: curiosity. With almost 14 years at the observatory, Cristian plays a key role in maintaining the technological infrastructure that supports ALMA's scientific operations.A career marked by passion Since joining ALMA in 2011, after leading IT infrastructure projects, Cristian...
In 2018 we took on the challenge of improving our processes, systems and communication channels to strengthen our identity and organisational culture and for that, we conducted our first Internal Communications survey, in 2021 we applied a second version, and today we invite you to participate in the third edition of this measurement, which will allow us to continue...
When Priscilla Nowajewski, our astronomer and climatologist, reflects on her journey into astronomy and climatology, her story reveals a path as unique as the planetary atmospheres she studies. "It wasn't a childhood dream," she says. Her early years were filled with outdoor adventures, video games, and a growing fascination with nature and animals. It wasn't until her teenage years,...
What a tremendous and emotional year we are closing in ALMA! The tribute to Francisco Fuentes captivated us all at the beginning of 2024. The ‘friend of all’ left a mark with his departure on 23 January at 66. His humor and companionship will live on in ALMA. ‘I came for 3 years and stayed for 15,’ said Bill...