ALMA Telescope Workers Suit Up!
While the Chajnantor plateau of the Chilean Andes is incredibly beautiful and clear, at an elevation of 5,000 meters, the environment can also be very harsh. There are restrictions in place to protect workers from the often cold and windy conditions. The temperature on this particular night was well below 0° F. The orange suits provide a durable layer of warmth and protection as well as increase worker visibility in dusty and dark conditions.
Credit: NSF/ AUI/ NSF NRAO/ B.Foott
