Simposio ISSTT: Desarrollando tecnología más allá de las estrellas
For the first time in 36 years, the International Symposium on Space Terahertz Technology (ISSTT) came to the Southern Hemisphere, and ALMA was at the center of the discussion. The event brought together scientists, engineers, and industry representatives from around the world to advance key technologies for the study...
Logística: el engranaje que mantiene a ALMA en movimiento
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...
All Hands 2025: Cifras récord y un futuro que se expande
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...
Astronomía y territorio: el rol del relacionamiento comunitario en ALMA
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...
ALMA avanza en su modernización: así progresa el proyecto WSU
The Wideband Sensitivity Upgrade (WSU) program is one of ALMA's strategic pillars for the 2030s and will mark a turning point in its contribution to global science. This initiative will transform the way we observe the universe by increasing the bandwidth and sensitivity of the observing...
Lecciones importantes de la nevada en el AOS y el OSF
During the last week of June, ALMA experienced extraordinary weather conditions: heavy snowfall covered the Array Operation Site (AOS), and even some snow covered the Operation Support Facility (OSF). An event like this one, caused by a cold front that generated winds of up to 100...
Comité de Experiencia: detalles que hacen la diferencia
With the aim of improving the day-to-day lives of those who work at ALMA, the Experience Committee was formed in 2023, a working group that arose from an agreement between the organisation and both unions during the last collective bargaining negotiations. This committee aims to ensure...