ALMA in its Compact Formation

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ALMA in its Compact Formation

The Atacama Millimeter/submillimeter Array

ALMA’s antennas can be rearranged to simulate a single, big telescope or a very widespread array. In this smaller configuration, 12-meter antennas join the 7-meter antennas that are always in a compact formation. ALMA, when it is in its compact formation, sees the faintest objects in the radio Universe.

Credit: N. Gugliucci, CosmoQuest

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