ALMA alcanza récord histórico de horas de observación
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 in which ALMA...
Queremos escuchar tus experiencias
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...
Mirando al cielo y la Tierra: El rol clave de Priscilla Nowajeski en ALMA
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...
ALMA 2024: Los protagonistas de un año lleno de emociones y reconocimientos
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...
¡Cerramos 2024 con celebraciones inolvidables en San Pedro de Atacama, el OSF y Santiago!
December was a month of celebration as we gathered for our End of Year Dinner, a moment to reflect on the accomplishments that shaped 2024 and to honor the incredible people who make ALMA what it is today. From the 4,250 hours spent observing the Universe...
Unidos en el deporte: Olimpiadas Inter Observatorios 2024
We took first place in soccer, table soccer, and table tennis at the Inter Observatories Olympics! And we took second place in the competition. Our colleagues were the protagonists of a day that brought together teams from our observatory with those from AURA and Las Campanas....
“Queremos entregar buenos datos para entender el Universo”
The Program Management Group (PMG) has a chain of tasks essential to the operation of ALMA. They are responsible for the day-to-day management of the execution of observations and monitoring the status of ALMA programs. In addition, they ensure data quality control and coordination of these...