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Ten ALMA professionals will deliver oral presentations at SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation 2026, one of the leading international conferences dedicated to the development and operation of astronomical telescopes and instrumentation. Of the 16 papers submitted by members of the observatory, ten were selected for oral presentations—the highest number ever achieved by ALMA at this event. The conference will...

What does an astronomer do? How do the telescopes that explore the Universe work? Is it possible to turn a curiosity about the sky into a career? These and many other questions were part of the conversations that ALMA researchers recently shared with students from different locations through science outreach activities and ALMA Talks. At Complejo Educacional Toconao, ALMA...

Every June 21, Chile commemorates National Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The date coincides with the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere and marks the beginning of a new cycle for the country’s various indigenous peoples. In the Licanantay worldview, the winter solstice is deeply connected to the land, nature, and the observation of the sky. The rebirth of the sun...

Each year, at the conclusion of the Performance Development Dialogues (PDD) process, ALMA provides an opportunity to evaluate the experience of those who participated in these conversations and development sessions. The PDD is a process that promotes dialogue between employees and leaders to reflect on performance, learning, goals, and professional development. In line with this same spirit of continuous...

On Sunday, May 31, ALMA took part in the latest edition of Cultural Heritage Day at the Cerro Calán National Astronomical Observatory, an event organized by the Department of Astronomy at the University of Chile that drew more than 12,600 visitors to a free, open-house event for the entire community. The event attracted families, children, youth, and adults interested...

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 of the universe. The symposium opened with a presentation by...