Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA)
One of the world's most advanced radio observatories, ALMA studies radiation from the coldest objects in the universe.

šŸ“œ World's most advanced radio observatory, located in the Atacama Desert, Chile.
šŸ” Comprises 66 antennas, operating at 5,000 meters above sea level, working as a single gigantic dish. #Why Go
šŸ”­ Observe the universe in millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths, including the cold universe, star and planet formation.
šŸŒŒ Research star formation, planetary systems, distant galaxies, and study the Milky Way's core.
šŸ”¬ High-resolution images, 10x better than Hubble.
šŸ†“ Free tours available once a week.
ā›°ļø Unique high-altitude, dry conditions for observation at 5000m elevation. #Why Avoid
šŸ—“ļø Tours must be booked months in advance.
šŸš« Array Operations Site (antennas) not open to public.
ā¬†ļø High elevation (5000m) may be challenging for some, with potential for altitude sickness. #Tips
šŸ“ The Operations Support Facility is open to visitors.
šŸ—“ļø Book tours well in advance due to limited availability.
šŸ€ Try showing up for a chance at cancellations. #Cost
šŸ’° Tours are free. #Hours
šŸ•’ Tours once a week; check website for schedule and book months in advance.

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