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What makes up the antennas?

What makes up the antennas?

FromALMA Little Universe


What makes up the antennas?

FromALMA Little Universe

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Length:
3 minutes
Released:
Dec 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What technologies have made it possible for the ALMA Observatory to observe and analyze with the accuracy of a human hair in distances of light-years? In this episode, Mark Galilei, technical mechanical lead at ALMA, will explain to us how the multiple receiver bands of each antenna are helping the scientific community to see and understand phenomena far away from us in the Universe.
Released:
Dec 29, 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.