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ESO 45/07 - Associated Images

5 October 2007
For Immediate Release

A Colossus Gets its Name

ALMA Antenna Transporter Presentation

ESO PR Photo 45a/07

ESO PR Photo 45a/07
The ALMA Antenna Transporter
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The first of the two 130-ton ALMA antenna transporters was named 'Otto' on 5 October 2007 to highlight the remarkable achievement these unique machines represent. These vehicles will operate at 5000 metres altitude, where the air is rare, and they are able to place 115-ton antennas with a precision of a few millimetres.

ESO PR Photo 45b/07

ESO PR Photo 45b/07
The ALMA Antenna Transporter
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With a size of 10 metres wide, 20 metres long and 6 metres high, the ALMA antenna transporter is a real colossus.

ESO PR Photo 45c/07

ESO PR Photo 45c/07
The ALMA Antenna Transporter Roll-Out
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ESO PR Photo 45d/07

ESO PR Photo 45d/07
The ALMA Antenna Transporter
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ESO PR Photo 45e/07

ESO PR Photo 45e/07
The ALMA Antenna Transporter Gets its Name
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