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    What is ALMA?

    What is ALMA?

    FromALMA Little Universe

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    What is ALMA?

    FromALMA Little Universe

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    Length:
    4 minutes
    Released:
    Nov 10, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    From the Atacama Desert in Northern Chile, we can observe the light of distant galaxies hidden behind stardust and images of the early origins of the Universe.All this and much more has been made possible through the 66 giant antennas that make up a unique radio telescope that has come to revolutionize astronomy. Let's discover the little Universe of ALMA and begin this journey towards the origins of the Cosmos.
    Released:
    Nov 10, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (24)

    Journey into the 'Little Universe of ALMA' and uncover the wonders of our cosmic origins. In bite-sized episodes ranging from 3 to 6 minutes, delve into the intricacies of the ALMA Observatory, stationed in the heart of the Atacama Desert. Discover galaxies shrouded in stardust, the first-ever image of a black hole, and even a simplified form of sugar, all made possible by 66 colossal antennas that peer into the Universe with unparalleled depth. Embark on this enlightening journey and learn how ALMA connects us to the vast expanse of the Cosmos. This podcast was produced by Paige Cromley during her internship at ALMA from Princeton University.