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Dwarf Dark Galaxy Hidden in ALMA Gravitational Lens Image

April 14, 2016 at 2:00 pm | News Release

ALMA image hides signs of a dwarf dark galaxy.

Planet Formation in Earth-like Orbit around a Young Star

March 31, 2016 at 2:00 pm | News Release

ALMA uncovers planet formation at 1 AU around young star.

VLA Shows Earliest Stages of Planet Formation

March 17, 2016 at 12:00 pm | News Release

New images of a young star made with the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) reveal what scientists think may be the very earliest stages in the formation of planets.

Artist impression of the baby star TMC-1A

ALMA Spots Baby Star’s Growing Blanket

March 3, 2016 at 2:11 pm | Announcement

ALMA distinguishes between protostar disk and infalling gas.

Planet Formation around Binary Star

February 13, 2016 at 1:00 pm | News Release

ALMA sees signs of planet formation around binary star.

The Rho Ophiuchi star formation region and star 2MASS J16281370-2431391

The Frigid Flying Saucer

February 3, 2016 at 12:10 pm | News Release

ALMA finds unexpectedly cold grains in planet-forming disk

Extreme Turbulence Roiling ‘Most Luminous Galaxy’ in the Universe

January 15, 2016 at 1:00 pm | News Release

Distant obscured quasar so chaotic that host galaxy is ripping itself apart.

Artist’s impression of a transitional disc around a young star

Giant Planets Carving Paths around Four Young Stars, ALMA Observations Suggest

December 16, 2015 at 11:00 am | News Release

ALMA observations find compelling evidence of planets in formation.

Applications Accepted for 2016 Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program

December 10, 2015 at 3:00 pm | News Release

Applications to become 2016 ACEAP ambassador are being accepted now.

Artist impression of red dwarf star TVLM 513-46546.

ALMA dwarf star magnetic powerhouse

November 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm | News Release

ALMA finds cool, dim dwarf star is super magnet.

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