ALMA: bringing astronomy closer during Science Month
As every year, during Science Month we develop an intense agenda of outreach activities, with the purpose of bringing astronomy and understanding of the universe closer to diverse audiences, from students and families to local communities. Through these activities, ALMA reaffirms its commitment to scientific outreach as a bridge...
Changes in RTO protocols, but the pandemic has not ended
Since March 17, thanks to Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), our antennas join every day or night an observing network with 10 other stations located in Europe, North America, Chile and the South Pole.
“It’s great to see that such a culturally diverse group can come together and create something at this level”
Since March 17, thanks to Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), our antennas join every day or night an observing network with 10 other stations located in Europe, North America, Chile and the South Pole.
“Keeping the JAO safe is everyone’s job”
Cybersecurity is critical to the operation of any organization, and it depends on each of its users.
Cristián Puentes: “I aim to challenge the way things are done when they can be improved”
Our Head of Administration not only has an important career in financial areas in multinational companies. This enthusiastic professional is also a man dedicated to his family and a mountaineer.“The astronomical theme caught my attention as a child, and it was always a deeply felt professional...
Thanks to everyone’s efforts, the OSF also has the COVID Seal
This was a joint effort between the Safety area and the Polyclinic, with the support of contractors (such as NewRest) and all the staff. Thus the OSF complied with each of the requirements of the Ministry of Health that the certifying entity ACHS (Chilean Safety Association)...
“At that time getting to Chajnantor was an odyssey”
Christian Saldías, Information Technology Manager, is ALMA’s first hire (lsm). Before the organization as such existed, already since 2003 and as a collaborator of the ESO, working for the project.“The OSF consisted of three water ponds and a container with a hole to access the inside....