2007.02.13
Disorganized new transportation system in Santiago
In Santiago, bus drivers seemed to learn the new bus routes, and bus service finally started. The system was changed, however the way of driving of bus dr…
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2007.02.11
Melon, Melon, Melon
In Chile, various fruits are now in season. Supermarkets are crammed with fruits which are never seen in winter such as melon and watermelon releasing sweet sm…
2007.02.10
Start of new transportation system in Santiago
A new public transportation system integrating the subway system and bus services started in Santiago from February 10, and the symbolic yellow buses nicknamed…
2007.02.08
Emergency radio system installed
Emergency radio system was installed to ensure the safety of those who are allowed to enter the AOS area of ALMA, such as researchers who conduct astronomical …
2007.02.07
Health check before the visit to AOS
People must have a health check just before visiting the Array Operation Site of ALMA at an altitude higher than 5000 m. They are required to submit a written …
2007.02.04
JAO appointed ALMA Project Scientist and Deputy Project Scientist
We are happy to announce the appointments of the remaining Key Staff of the Joint ALMA Office (JAO): Prof. Richard Hills as the ALMA Project Scientist, and Dr.…
2007.01.31
Lecture hosted by the Japan-Chile Association
The Japan-Chile Association hosted a lecture titled ALMA Observatory in AtacamaEin Hibiya, downtown Tokyo, and the lecture hall was filled to near-capacity wit…
2007.01.27
14th ALMA Public Lecture
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Kumamoto Civil Astronomical Observatory, the 14th ALMA Public Lecture titled Universe explored by the gigantic radio …
2007.01.24
Asian Radio Astronomy Winter School 2007
From January 22 though 26, Asian Radio Astronomy Winter School 2007 is being held at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. This event attracted about…
2007.01.22
Clearer View of Comet McNaught
Comet McNaught, further moving away from the sun, has begun to reveal its entire shape. The picture shows Comet McNaught captured by the constellation camera R…
2007.01.20
Comet McNaught appeared
Comet McNaught, passing over the perihelion, brightened up and went away to the direction invisible from the northern hemisphere; it came out again in the sout…
2007.01.19
Framework construction of workshop area started at OSF
At the Operations Support Facility (OSF), the framework of the workshop area is being built at a rapid pace. The picture shows the workshop area under construc…
2007.01.18
Holography tower at OSF has been completed
At the Operations Support Facility (OSF), the holography tower has been completed. This tower will be used for radio holography (a method to measure the distor…
2007.01.17
7th Millimeter/submillimeter Receiver Workshop
From January 17 though 19 at Osaka Prefecture University, the 7th receiver workshop titled Workshop on the Development of Low-noise Receiver Technology at Mill…
2007.01.16
Transporter FDR
From January 16 thorough 17, Antenna Transporter FDR (final design review) is being held in Germany. From Japan, Junji Inatani, research expert of ALMA-J anten…
2007.01.06
13th ALMA Public Lecture
On January 6, the 13th ALMA Public Lecture titled Universe explored by the gigantic radio telescope in the AndesEwas held at the Shizuoka City Culture Hall. Th…
2007.01.04
NAOJ Director General's new year speech
The annual new year speech by Director General of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan at Mitaka was televised to Mizusawa, Nobeyama and Okayama. He …
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