Antenna in transit

The ability to reposition its antennas is part of what makes ALMA such a powerful telescope. The antennas, which are constructed from state-of-the-art precision components, each weigh over 100 tons, so moving them around requires specially designed vehicles  the ALMA transporters.

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ESO/S. Fandango

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Id:0813_0196_fandango
Type:Fotografisch
Publicatiedatum:6 mei 2014 12:35
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Naam:ALMA transporters, Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array
Type:Local Universe : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Categorie:ALMA

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