ALMA antennas stand together
ALMA antennas stand side by side, built strong to withstand the unforgiving environment of the Chajnantor plateau, high in the Chilean Andes. At an altitude of 5000 m, the ALMA dishes — a total of 66 when construction is completed — will face strong winds and harsh sunlight, all without the safe haven of a protective dome. The temperature can vary by 40 degrees Celsius, dipping well below freezing and occasionally allowing snow to fall, as can be seen dusting the landscape in the background of this photograph.
The ALMA project is a partnership of Europe, North America and East Asia in cooperation with the Republic of Chile. ESO is the European partner in ALMA.
This photograph was taken by ESO Photo Ambassador José Francisco Salgado.
Links
- ESO Photo Ambassadors webpage.
ESO/José Francisco Salgado (josefrancisco.org)
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | potw1109a |
| Type: | Fotografisch |
| Publicatiedatum: | 28 februari 2011 10:00 |
| Grootte: | 4256 x 2832 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array |
| Type: | Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope |
| Categorie: | ALMA |
