2006.10.03
Opening ceremony of AMiBA
The opening ceremony of AMiBA (Array for Microwave Background Anisotropy) was held at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii. AMiBA, a millimeter interferometer l…
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2006.10.01
4th Astronomical Lecture in Tosa-cho (Kochi Pref.)
The Tosa-cho board of education and the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan held the fourth astronomical lecture titled Evening with stars and music.ETh…
2006.09.28
State-of-the-art cutting technology
The development of the receiver for Band 10 (787-950GHz), the highest frequency band in ALMA, is being carried out in the Advanced Environment Test Building of…
2006.09.24
10th ALMA Public Lecture
The 10th ALMA Public Lecture titled The universe explored by ALMA, a gigantic radio telescope in the AndesEwas held in the Matsumoto-shi Ekimae Kaikan and abou…
2006.09.21
Exchange of Opinions on Joint Operation of ALMA
On the third day of the ASJ Autumn Meeting 2006, a meeting was held, during the noon recess, to exchange opinions over the review process and allowable number …
2006.09.19
ASJ Autumn Meeting 2006
Astronomical Society of Japan is holding its Autumn Meeting 2006 at Kyushu International University from September 19 through 21. In the first-day session on t…
2006.09.11
Another September 11
September 11 is now globally recognized as the day of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, but in Chile, it is the day of the military coup which w…
2006.09.10
Zodiacal lights captured by constellation camera
The constellation camera at the Operations Support Facility (OSF) has been successfully delivering the images of the Chilean night sky. This is not the best se…
2006.09.09
Work at height at altitude
Work at height at altitude is one of the toughest works in the ALMA project. On the rooftop of the AOS (Array Operation Site) Technical Building, installation …
2006.09.08
Interior finish work of the AOS Technical Building
At the Array Operation Site (5,000m asl.), the interior finish work of the AOS building is proceeding along with the installation of lightning rods and fuel ta…
2006.09.07
26th Technical Symposium on Astronomy (2)
On the second day of the 26th Technical Symposium on Astronomy, there were many presentations related to ALMA. Following the first presentation of the day give…
2006.09.06
26th Technical Symposium on Astronomy (1)
The 26th Technical Symposium on Astronomy is being held, from September 6 through 8, in the large seminar room of Data Analysis Building in Mitaka Campus of Na…
2006.09.05
Extension of contractors' camp at the OSF
At the ALMA OSF (Operations Support Facility), extension work of the contractors’ camp is under way. The new facilities will accommodate additional 300 c…
2006.09.04
Foundations for Japanese antenna assembly almost completed
Antenna foundations at the Japanese antenna assembly site are almost completed at the Operations Support Facility (OSF). The picture shows one of the four ante…
2006.08.24
ALMA meeting and defining planets at the IAU General Assembly
The meeting titled “ALMA era for astrophysics begins” was held at the venue of the General Assembly of International Astronomical Union (IAU) in Pr…
2006.08.21
ALMA Exhibition Booth at the IAU General Assembly in Prague
The triennial General Assembly of International Astronomical Union (IAU) is held in Prague, Czech Republic, from August 14 through 25. This meeting is drawing …
2006.08.17
ALMA Video-4 "Interview with Norio Kaifu about ALMA" was released.
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2006.08.15
Science Cafe at National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation held an event called Summer Night Museum.EOn the final day of the event, Seiichi Sakamoto was invited as a g…
2006.08.12
9th ALMA Public Lecture (Part 2)
The 9th ALMA Public Lecture titled The universe explored by ALMAE the gigantic telescope in the Andes (Part 2)Ewas held at Tsukuba Cultural Center (Aluz hall) …
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