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 as a bridge between science and society, strengthening the link between astronomical knowledge,...
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 has set a new benchmark for observing time, highlighting its...
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At ALMA, every observation depends on the precise work of the Logistics Department. Comprised of Claudia Johnson, ALMA Logistics Lead, and her colleague Ana Salinas, ALMA Logistics Assistant, both with more than 15 years at the Observatory, this team ensures the movement, distribution, and supply of the materials that enable science to continue. Their work includes coordinating local and...
On Thursday, September 4, 140 colleagues connected to a new All-Hands meeting. The meeting highlighted the record number of hours observed in Cycle 11, the demand for Cycle 12, and the progress of the ALMA Wideband Sensitivity Upgrade (WSU), which will quadruple ALMA’s sensitivity. The session was led by Director Sean Dougherty and featured presentations by Iván López, Health,...
At ALMA, working with neighboring communities is a key part of our presence in Chile. Beyond science and observing the universe, there is a real and ongoing commitment to local development, particularly in the Antofagasta Region, where our closest communities — San Pedro de Atacama and Toconao — are located. For over a decade, we have been working on...