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ALMA – the Atacama Large Millimetre/submillimetre Array – is a telescope built to detect radio waves. Based high in the Chilean Andes, it is made up of 66 dishes which can be moved over a 16km wide area. ALMA has helped astronomers to see stars, planets and galaxies – and even a black hole! – as never before
Alan, who was Head of UK ATC Software Engineering, talks about how we worked with an international team to deliver ALMA, and about the amazing science it’s doing now
At the UK ATC, astronomers use ALMA data to look at how stars are born and how they die.
Here are some of our favourite ALMA images
Family Friendly Activities
Have a go at our ALMA Colouring Sheet – pretty mountains landscape and an even prettier telescope
Don’t forget to share your creations with us @RoyalObs
Check out these great cartoons about ALMA’s amazing science! Suitable for 12+ and for grown-ups, too!
For more information about ALMA:
European Southern Observatory (ESO) - ALMA