ALMA's ride
The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) — comprises 66 high-precision antennas, spread over distances of up to 16 kilometres. The ability to reposition the antennas is part of what makes ALMA such a powerful telescope. Each state-of-the-art component weighs in at over 100 tons, yet despite their bulk they require incredibly precise positioning. That is where the ALMA transporters, fondly named Otto and Lore, come in. These bright yellow behemoths are able to position the antennas to within a few millimetres, ensuring accurate placement on the antenna foundation pads.
Kredit:ESO/P. Horálek
O snímku
Id: | 2016-04-09-alma-transport-cc |
Typ: | Fotografický |
Datum zveřejnění: | 28. září 2016 12:45 |
Velikost: | 5313 x 2532 px |
O objektu
Jméno: | ALMA transporters |
Typ: | Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope |
Kategorie: | ALMA |