Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA)
Atakamská velká milimetrová anténní soustava
One of the world's most advanced radio observatories, located in the Atacama Desert, Chile.

📜 World's most advanced radio observatory, located in the Atacama Desert, Chile.
🔍 Comprises 66 antennas, operating at 5,000 meters above sea level.

Why Go

🔭 Observe the cold universe, star and planet formation
🌌 Study the Milky Way's core
🔬 High-resolution images, 10x better than Hubble
⛰️ Unique high-altitude, dry conditions for observation

Why Avoid

⚠️ Array Operations Site not open to general public
🗓️ Tours must be booked months in advance
⬆️ Very high elevation (5,000m), potential for altitude sickness

Tips

📍 Operations Support Facility is open to visitors
🗓️ Tours are once a week, free of charge

Cost

💰 Free tours.

Hours

🕒 Tours once a week, book months in advance.

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