Announcement – Page 23 – National Radio Astronomy Observatory

ALMA Extends Its Arms: Longest baseline ever achieved for ALMA

ALMA scientists successfully test an antenna 11 kilometers from its nearest neighbor — the most extended configuration yet.

ALMA reached a major milestone by extending its vision fully into the realm of the submillimeter.

NRAO has delivered the first of ALMA’s four new Front End Handling Vehicles (FEHV).

Korea officially joins in the East Asia ALMA consortium.

The 66th and final ALMA antenna has completed its long journey and arrived on the Chajnantor Plateau in Northern Chile.

A new ALMA Kids mini website created especially for children is launched.

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