The ALMA prototype antennas

The two ALMA Prototype Antennas at the ATF site in Socorro, New Mexico. The 2 antennas have been linked together as an integrated system to observe Saturn on 2 March, paving the way for the future full operation of ALMA. Image taken in July 2004.

Credit:

ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/H. Zodet (ESO)

About the Image

Id:eso0710a
Type:Photographic
Release date:7 March 2007
Related releases:eso0710
Size:3000 x 2563 px

About the Object

Name:Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:ALMA

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