ALMA's powerful friends
The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) — comprises 66 high-precision antennae, spread over distances of up to 16 kilometres. The ability to reposition the antennae 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.
Crédit:S. Otarola/ESO
À propos de l'image
Identification: | dsc-7031-hdr-cc |
Type: | Photographique |
Date de publication: | 6 septembre 2016 09:56 |
Taille: | 5852 x 3774 px |
À propos de l'objet
Nom: | ALMA transporters |
Type: | Unspecified : Technology : Observatory |
Catégorie: | ALMA |