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Are all the Antennas the same?

Are all the Antennas the same?

FromALMA Little Universe


Are all the Antennas the same?

FromALMA Little Universe

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Length:
3 minutes
Released:
Dec 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Sixty-six antennas working together made possible the operation of ALMA Observatory.How can this telescope in the Atacama Desert see a whole part of the Cosmos that could not be seen before? In this episode, Emilio Barrios, the Array Operations Manager working at ALMA since 2008, explains why there are three antennas and how they interact with their receivers to get weak signals from the Universe.Furthermore, let's know how this revolutionary radio telescope, which allows us to see a previously unreachable part of the Cosmos, came to be due to the efforts of engineers and scientists worldwide.
Released:
Dec 8, 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.