ALMA Little Universe Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/alma-little-universe Journey into the 'Little Universe of ALMA' and uncover the wonders of our cosmic origins. In bite-sized episodes ranging from 3 to 6 minutes, delve into the intricacies of the ALMA Observatory, stationed in the heart of the Atacama Desert. Discover galaxies shrouded in stardust, the first-ever image of a black hole, and even a simplified form of sugar, all made possible by 66 colossal antennas that peer into the Universe with unparalleled depth. Embark on this enlightening journey and learn how ALMA connects us to the vast expanse of the Cosmos. This podcast was produced by Paige Cromley during her internship at ALMA from Princeton University. Credits: ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO) 012053f1-7e4d-50ee-b12c-62cf601ec653 no ALMA Little Universe - Trailer en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:36:08 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:54:17 -0300 https://alma-little-universe.transistor.fm https://img.transistor.fm/o9GLE-PYIoHCCnxneWulnG6R_0uMXlAJ1r_Pjkv-mJ8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ2MzcwLzE2OTgz/NTA2MDEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg ALMA Little Universe https://alma-little-universe.transistor.fm serial ALMA Observatory Journey into the 'Little Universe of ALMA' and uncover the wonders of our cosmic origins. In bite-sized episodes ranging from 3 to 6 minutes, delve into the intricacies of the ALMA Observatory, stationed in the heart of the Atacama Desert. Discover galaxies shrouded in stardust, the first-ever image of a black hole, and even a simplified form of sugar, all made possible by 66 colossal antennas that peer into the Universe with unparalleled depth. Embark on this enlightening journey and learn how ALMA connects us to the vast expanse of the Cosmos. This podcast was produced by Paige Cromley during her internship at ALMA from Princeton University. Journey into the 'Little Universe of ALMA' and uncover the wonders of our cosmic origins. astronomy, science, Chile, ALMA Observatory No No ALMA Little Universe - Trailer 1 1 ALMA Little Universe - Trailer trailer d4a93d72-7d2e-45f8-9a64-ed27c044b404 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d487f75b ALMA Little Universe - A micro podcast about the world's largest ground-based astronomical observatory.

]]> ALMA Little Universe - A micro podcast about the world's largest ground-based astronomical observatory.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:16:51 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 42 ALMA Little Universe - A micro podcast about the world's largest ground-based astronomical observatory.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No What is ALMA? 2 2 What is ALMA? full 95ab7e29-3ac1-4e74-b773-fbb1f2d044a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c1510f4 From the Atacama Desert in Northern Chile, we can observe the light of distant galaxies hidden behind stardust and images of the early origins of the Universe.
All this and much more has been made possible through the 66 giant antennas that make up a unique radio telescope that has come to revolutionize astronomy. 
Let's discover the little Universe of ALMA and begin this journey towards the origins of the Cosmos.

]]> From the Atacama Desert in Northern Chile, we can observe the light of distant galaxies hidden behind stardust and images of the early origins of the Universe.
All this and much more has been made possible through the 66 giant antennas that make up a unique radio telescope that has come to revolutionize astronomy. 
Let's discover the little Universe of ALMA and begin this journey towards the origins of the Cosmos.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 210 From the Atacama Desert in Northern Chile, we can observe the light of distant galaxies hidden behind stardust and images of the early origins of the Universe.
All this and much more has been made possible through the 66 giant antennas that make up a unique radio telescope that has come to revolutionize astronomy. 
Let's discover the little Universe of ALMA and begin this journey towards the origins of the Cosmos.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No What's So Special About This Telescope? 3 3 What's So Special About This Telescope? full 53e6d674-8571-420d-a5d6-51d57e9f52d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/521b6982 The human eye can only see a small portion of the light within the Universe. But the elements of the Cosmos emit in a wide range of wavelengths. Thus, it has been only through engineering that scientists have been able to see the light that our eyes can't see.

In this episode, the Italian radio frequency engineer Giorgio Siringo explains how ALMA has made it possible to see a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that was hidden from us until recently and why scientists from all over the world want to come to the Atacama Desert, the driest nonpolar desert of the world, to do their researches.

]]> The human eye can only see a small portion of the light within the Universe. But the elements of the Cosmos emit in a wide range of wavelengths. Thus, it has been only through engineering that scientists have been able to see the light that our eyes can't see.

In this episode, the Italian radio frequency engineer Giorgio Siringo explains how ALMA has made it possible to see a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that was hidden from us until recently and why scientists from all over the world want to come to the Atacama Desert, the driest nonpolar desert of the world, to do their researches.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 252 The human eye can only see a small portion of the light within the Universe. But the elements of the Cosmos emit in a wide range of wavelengths. Thus, it has been only through engineering that scientists have been able to see the light that our eyes can't see.

In this episode, the Italian radio frequency engineer Giorgio Siringo explains how ALMA has made it possible to see a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that was hidden from us until recently and why scientists from all over the world want to come to the Atacama Desert, the driest nonpolar desert of the world, to do their researches.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No Who uses ALMA for research? 4 4 Who uses ALMA for research? full 4e445672-1051-447b-8659-8590b67dc022 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15759ba0 Using ALMA to do research and explore the Universe has a worldwide benefit". Nevertheless, there is a limit to scientific projects that the observatory can be involved in. In this episode, Observatory Scientist John Carpenter explains to us how, each year, ALMA receives proposals from researchers from all over the world and the mechanisms used to select the ones that are going to gaze at the Cosmos.

]]> Using ALMA to do research and explore the Universe has a worldwide benefit". Nevertheless, there is a limit to scientific projects that the observatory can be involved in. In this episode, Observatory Scientist John Carpenter explains to us how, each year, ALMA receives proposals from researchers from all over the world and the mechanisms used to select the ones that are going to gaze at the Cosmos.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 197 Using ALMA to do research and explore the Universe has a worldwide benefit". Nevertheless, there is a limit to scientific projects that the observatory can be involved in. In this episode, Observatory Scientist John Carpenter explains to us how, each year, ALMA receives proposals from researchers from all over the world and the mechanisms used to select the ones that are going to gaze at the Cosmos.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No Who's paying for all this? 5 5 Who's paying for all this? full 21d5872a-cd9c-4932-bca6-9ecd52fa4cb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/24b33851 The construction cost of ALMA is estimated at over a billion US dollars, and every year of operation involves millions of dollars of investment and resources. Twenty-one countries from all around the world have collaborated to make this feat happen. In this episode, Cristian Puentes, ALMA Director of Finance and Administration, will explain to us how they manage the investments from many countries' public money in benefit to the pursuit of knowledge about the Cosmos that is revolutionizing astronomy.

]]> The construction cost of ALMA is estimated at over a billion US dollars, and every year of operation involves millions of dollars of investment and resources. Twenty-one countries from all around the world have collaborated to make this feat happen. In this episode, Cristian Puentes, ALMA Director of Finance and Administration, will explain to us how they manage the investments from many countries' public money in benefit to the pursuit of knowledge about the Cosmos that is revolutionizing astronomy.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 169 The construction cost of ALMA is estimated at over a billion US dollars, and every year of operation involves millions of dollars of investment and resources. Twenty-one countries from all around the world have collaborated to make this feat happen. In this episode, Cristian Puentes, ALMA Director of Finance and Administration, will explain to us how they manage the investments from many countries' public money in benefit to the pursuit of knowledge about the Cosmos that is revolutionizing astronomy.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No Are all the Antennas the same? 6 6 Are all the Antennas the same? full 999f0cf5-1da9-4c15-a2fe-d171b95abbf5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a907cb0 Sixty-six antennas working together made possible the operation of ALMA Observatory.

How can this telescope in the Atacama Desert see a whole part of the Cosmos that could not be seen before? In this episode, Emilio Barrios, the Array Operations Manager working at ALMA since 2008, explains why there are three antennas and how they interact with their receivers to get weak signals from the Universe.

Furthermore, let's know how this revolutionary radio telescope, which allows us to see a previously unreachable part of the Cosmos, came to be due to the efforts of engineers and scientists worldwide.

]]> Sixty-six antennas working together made possible the operation of ALMA Observatory.

How can this telescope in the Atacama Desert see a whole part of the Cosmos that could not be seen before? In this episode, Emilio Barrios, the Array Operations Manager working at ALMA since 2008, explains why there are three antennas and how they interact with their receivers to get weak signals from the Universe.

Furthermore, let's know how this revolutionary radio telescope, which allows us to see a previously unreachable part of the Cosmos, came to be due to the efforts of engineers and scientists worldwide.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 165 Sixty-six antennas working together made possible the operation of ALMA Observatory.

How can this telescope in the Atacama Desert see a whole part of the Cosmos that could not be seen before? In this episode, Emilio Barrios, the Array Operations Manager working at ALMA since 2008, explains why there are three antennas and how they interact with their receivers to get weak signals from the Universe.

Furthermore, let's know how this revolutionary radio telescope, which allows us to see a previously unreachable part of the Cosmos, came to be due to the efforts of engineers and scientists worldwide.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No Why do they move the antennas? 7 7 Why do they move the antennas? full 259696ff-8036-4264-a0d5-7ad285dd9da3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fb85965 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 228 astronomy, science, Chile, No How do they move the antennas? 8 8 How do they move the antennas? full 667e92f9-3f99-4bda-959b-6ce70e17d02d https://share.transistor.fm/s/89070035 The 66 antennas of the ALMA Observatory operate in different configurations of distance between each of them to help scientists from various fields observe and analyze the previously unreachable and unseeable areas of the Cosmos. In this episode, Alfredo Elgueta, a mechanic operator of one of the massive transporters, will explain how they constantly move the 66 antennas of ALMA, which weigh 100 tons each. Let's discover how Otto and Lore, the nicknames of the two transporters, help scientists understand the mysteries of the Cosmos.

]]> The 66 antennas of the ALMA Observatory operate in different configurations of distance between each of them to help scientists from various fields observe and analyze the previously unreachable and unseeable areas of the Cosmos. In this episode, Alfredo Elgueta, a mechanic operator of one of the massive transporters, will explain how they constantly move the 66 antennas of ALMA, which weigh 100 tons each. Let's discover how Otto and Lore, the nicknames of the two transporters, help scientists understand the mysteries of the Cosmos.

]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 171 The 66 antennas of the ALMA Observatory operate in different configurations of distance between each of them to help scientists from various fields observe and analyze the previously unreachable and unseeable areas of the Cosmos. In this episode, Alfredo Elgueta, a mechanic operator of one of the massive transporters, will explain how they constantly move the 66 antennas of ALMA, which weigh 100 tons each. Let's discover how Otto and Lore, the nicknames of the two transporters, help scientists understand the mysteries of the Cosmos.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No What makes up the antennas? 9 9 What makes up the antennas? full 35925f52-a93c-491d-96c5-f6e6362dbb2b https://share.transistor.fm/s/be2cce0d What technologies have made it possible for the ALMA Observatory to observe and analyze with the accuracy of a human hair in distances of light-years? In this episode, Mark Galilei, technical mechanical lead at ALMA, will explain to us how the multiple receiver bands of each antenna are helping the scientific community to see and understand phenomena far away from us in the Universe.

]]> What technologies have made it possible for the ALMA Observatory to observe and analyze with the accuracy of a human hair in distances of light-years? In this episode, Mark Galilei, technical mechanical lead at ALMA, will explain to us how the multiple receiver bands of each antenna are helping the scientific community to see and understand phenomena far away from us in the Universe.

]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 164 What technologies have made it possible for the ALMA Observatory to observe and analyze with the accuracy of a human hair in distances of light-years? In this episode, Mark Galilei, technical mechanical lead at ALMA, will explain to us how the multiple receiver bands of each antenna are helping the scientific community to see and understand phenomena far away from us in the Universe.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No What is interferometry? 10 10 What is interferometry? full 54346a48-b6cd-4aff-8792-1473abcbf75a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b00fe076 We have already referred to the 66 antennas that make up ALMA, but how do they operate as one telescope? In this episode, Giorgio Siringo, Senior Radio-Frequency Engineer, will explain how interferometry works. Furthermore, let's discover how one supercomputer synchronizes and synthesizes the light received through the antennas to constitute only one giant telescope.

]]> We have already referred to the 66 antennas that make up ALMA, but how do they operate as one telescope? In this episode, Giorgio Siringo, Senior Radio-Frequency Engineer, will explain how interferometry works. Furthermore, let's discover how one supercomputer synchronizes and synthesizes the light received through the antennas to constitute only one giant telescope.

]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 205 We have already referred to the 66 antennas that make up ALMA, but how do they operate as one telescope? In this episode, Giorgio Siringo, Senior Radio-Frequency Engineer, will explain how interferometry works. Furthermore, let's discover how one supercomputer synchronizes and synthesizes the light received through the antennas to constitute only one giant telescope.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No What is the Correlator? 11 11 What is the Correlator? full 3193a391-9ba7-4fa8-bdb0-2ab9c5a67f74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9908231b How does the supercomputer that translates to binary code all the information received by ALMA antennas operate? In this episode, Lorenzo Martínez-Conde, an engineer who has been working at ALMA Observatory for 15 years, explains how the brain of the system behind this radio telescope operates and how each piece of information we have about the Cosmos is obtained through a complicated mathematical process that synthesizes the observations made.

Let's journey through the two essential correlators of ALMA's Little Universe.

]]> How does the supercomputer that translates to binary code all the information received by ALMA antennas operate? In this episode, Lorenzo Martínez-Conde, an engineer who has been working at ALMA Observatory for 15 years, explains how the brain of the system behind this radio telescope operates and how each piece of information we have about the Cosmos is obtained through a complicated mathematical process that synthesizes the observations made.

Let's journey through the two essential correlators of ALMA's Little Universe.

]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 183 How does the supercomputer that translates to binary code all the information received by ALMA antennas operate? In this episode, Lorenzo Martínez-Conde, an engineer who has been working at ALMA Observatory for 15 years, explains how the brain of the system behind this radio telescope operates and how each piece of information we have about the Cosmos is obtained through a complicated mathematical process that synthesizes the observations made.

Let's journey through the two essential correlators of ALMA's Little Universe.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No Why are the Receiver Bands keep so cold? 12 12 Why are the Receiver Bands keep so cold? full b18f1da9-c428-4fec-922f-84e57b69f600 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1105977 As we have stated in our previous episode, ALMA's multiple receiver bands are used to detect signals from the sky. However, these receiver bands must be kept at very cold temperatures to work properly on their purpose. 
In this episode, Mark Gallilee and Francisco Pino, who work in the cryogenics of ALMA, explain why and how to operate the complex processes by which the receivers of the antennas are kept at extremely low temperatures in the Atacama Desert, the driest of the Earth. 
Let's deepen our understanding of this revolutionary gateway to the distant parts of the Cosmos in ALMA's Little Universe.

]]> As we have stated in our previous episode, ALMA's multiple receiver bands are used to detect signals from the sky. However, these receiver bands must be kept at very cold temperatures to work properly on their purpose. 
In this episode, Mark Gallilee and Francisco Pino, who work in the cryogenics of ALMA, explain why and how to operate the complex processes by which the receivers of the antennas are kept at extremely low temperatures in the Atacama Desert, the driest of the Earth. 
Let's deepen our understanding of this revolutionary gateway to the distant parts of the Cosmos in ALMA's Little Universe.

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 199 As we have stated in our previous episode, ALMA's multiple receiver bands are used to detect signals from the sky. However, these receiver bands must be kept at very cold temperatures to work properly on their purpose. 
In this episode, Mark Gallilee and Francisco Pino, who work in the cryogenics of ALMA, explain why and how to operate the complex processes by which the receivers of the antennas are kept at extremely low temperatures in the Atacama Desert, the driest of the Earth. 
Let's deepen our understanding of this revolutionary gateway to the distant parts of the Cosmos in ALMA's Little Universe.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No Do the antennas ever break? 13 13 Do the antennas ever break? full 45db66a8-6cb3-4c55-ae00-55f1c5e08e0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3bc744e The antennas are located in the Atacama Desert at 5000 meters altitude and are constantly exposed to extreme weather conditions and temperatures. How much time will they last? Are they durable through time? In this episode, Mark Galilee, one of the technician engineers of ALMA, will tell us about the antennas and their constant maintenance and inspections to keep the observatory functioning properly.

Furthermore, Fabiola Cruzat, an Array Maintenance Group Supervisor, will help us understand the electronics inside the antennas.

]]> The antennas are located in the Atacama Desert at 5000 meters altitude and are constantly exposed to extreme weather conditions and temperatures. How much time will they last? Are they durable through time? In this episode, Mark Galilee, one of the technician engineers of ALMA, will tell us about the antennas and their constant maintenance and inspections to keep the observatory functioning properly.

Furthermore, Fabiola Cruzat, an Array Maintenance Group Supervisor, will help us understand the electronics inside the antennas.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 192 The antennas are located in the Atacama Desert at 5000 meters altitude and are constantly exposed to extreme weather conditions and temperatures. How much time will they last? Are they durable through time? In this episode, Mark Galilee, one of the technician engineers of ALMA, will tell us about the antennas and their constant maintenance and inspections to keep the observatory functioning properly.

Furthermore, Fabiola Cruzat, an Array Maintenance Group Supervisor, will help us understand the electronics inside the antennas.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No Whats a shift at OSF? 14 14 Whats a shift at OSF? full 9a3ec8b7-0437-47ef-941e-c8a1cac8a383 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e499750f On the Chajnantor Plateau, at 5000 meters altitude, there are the 66 antennas that constitute the ALMA radio telescope. 2 kilometers below is the Operation Support Facility, where many engineers, technicians, and scientists work nights and days. 

In this episode, Giorgio Siringo, Senior Radio-frequency engineer, explains the team's working schedule. Moreover, Cristian Puentes, Director of Finance and Administration, tells us how the ALMA Observatory takes care of the hospitality for the staff.

]]> On the Chajnantor Plateau, at 5000 meters altitude, there are the 66 antennas that constitute the ALMA radio telescope. 2 kilometers below is the Operation Support Facility, where many engineers, technicians, and scientists work nights and days. 

In this episode, Giorgio Siringo, Senior Radio-frequency engineer, explains the team's working schedule. Moreover, Cristian Puentes, Director of Finance and Administration, tells us how the ALMA Observatory takes care of the hospitality for the staff.

]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 215 On the Chajnantor Plateau, at 5000 meters altitude, there are the 66 antennas that constitute the ALMA radio telescope. 2 kilometers below is the Operation Support Facility, where many engineers, technicians, and scientists work nights and days. 

In this episode, Giorgio Siringo, Senior Radio-frequency engineer, explains the team's working schedule. Moreover, Cristian Puentes, Director of Finance and Administration, tells us how the ALMA Observatory takes care of the hospitality for the staff.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No Whats at OSF? 15 15 Whats at OSF? full 422f2169-e480-4506-baae-0f2cee4273eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec332f42 In this episode of ALMA's Little Universe, we will discuss how the Operation Support Facility is equipped to give their workers all the comforts and services needed, even at almost 3000 meters altitude in the Atacama Desert. 

The equipment includes offices, cafeterias, a gym with a pool, a barbecue area, and individual dormitories. We will speak with Carlos Bosa, project manager for a new multisport center at ALMA, also with Norikazu Mizuno, ALMA Deputy Director of Operations, who shared with us part of the massive efforts that are made to keep the workers living in good conditions, no matter how adverse the desert's environment and climate are.

]]> In this episode of ALMA's Little Universe, we will discuss how the Operation Support Facility is equipped to give their workers all the comforts and services needed, even at almost 3000 meters altitude in the Atacama Desert. 

The equipment includes offices, cafeterias, a gym with a pool, a barbecue area, and individual dormitories. We will speak with Carlos Bosa, project manager for a new multisport center at ALMA, also with Norikazu Mizuno, ALMA Deputy Director of Operations, who shared with us part of the massive efforts that are made to keep the workers living in good conditions, no matter how adverse the desert's environment and climate are.

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 170 In this episode of ALMA's Little Universe, we will discuss how the Operation Support Facility is equipped to give their workers all the comforts and services needed, even at almost 3000 meters altitude in the Atacama Desert. 

The equipment includes offices, cafeterias, a gym with a pool, a barbecue area, and individual dormitories. We will speak with Carlos Bosa, project manager for a new multisport center at ALMA, also with Norikazu Mizuno, ALMA Deputy Director of Operations, who shared with us part of the massive efforts that are made to keep the workers living in good conditions, no matter how adverse the desert's environment and climate are.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No Who keeps the residency running? 16 16 Who keeps the residency running? full 53baf9d6-0dba-4dd6-823d-216d55a2c989 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6448a3e4 As we have known in our last episode of ALMA's Little Universe, OSF staff, during their shifts, are provided with many services that guarantee their comfort and proper work in the heights of the Atacama Desert. 

In this episode, Maryluz Jara, a Hospitality Services Coordinator, explains how they provide all the food, cleaning, maintenance, and transportation services and prepare everything for any eventuality. 

Let's discover how this essential task allows ALMA to be hospitable and habitable in a hidden place.

]]> As we have known in our last episode of ALMA's Little Universe, OSF staff, during their shifts, are provided with many services that guarantee their comfort and proper work in the heights of the Atacama Desert. 

In this episode, Maryluz Jara, a Hospitality Services Coordinator, explains how they provide all the food, cleaning, maintenance, and transportation services and prepare everything for any eventuality. 

Let's discover how this essential task allows ALMA to be hospitable and habitable in a hidden place.

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 185 As we have known in our last episode of ALMA's Little Universe, OSF staff, during their shifts, are provided with many services that guarantee their comfort and proper work in the heights of the Atacama Desert. 

In this episode, Maryluz Jara, a Hospitality Services Coordinator, explains how they provide all the food, cleaning, maintenance, and transportation services and prepare everything for any eventuality. 

Let's discover how this essential task allows ALMA to be hospitable and habitable in a hidden place.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No Why are there medical tests before going to the high site? 17 17 Why are there medical tests before going to the high site? full bc5998a7-79a5-421c-977f-c51ed98c1bc4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f08963fc ALMA's 66 antennas are located in the Array Operation Site (or AOS for short), a 40-minute drive from the observatory's camp. As AOS is 5,000 meters above sea level, anyone working there must be subjected to health tests to avoid risks.

In this episode, Dania Lange, a nursery at the ALMA Observatory, explains how they test and monitor their staff permanently to be safe while performing their jobs and what symptoms could appear if their medical work is not done carefully.

]]> ALMA's 66 antennas are located in the Array Operation Site (or AOS for short), a 40-minute drive from the observatory's camp. As AOS is 5,000 meters above sea level, anyone working there must be subjected to health tests to avoid risks.

In this episode, Dania Lange, a nursery at the ALMA Observatory, explains how they test and monitor their staff permanently to be safe while performing their jobs and what symptoms could appear if their medical work is not done carefully.

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 188 ALMA's 66 antennas are located in the Array Operation Site (or AOS for short), a 40-minute drive from the observatory's camp. As AOS is 5,000 meters above sea level, anyone working there must be subjected to health tests to avoid risks.

In this episode, Dania Lange, a nursery at the ALMA Observatory, explains how they test and monitor their staff permanently to be safe while performing their jobs and what symptoms could appear if their medical work is not done carefully.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No What happens in the Control Room? 18 18 What happens in the Control Room? full 17d50ba2-096f-419b-8ff9-f04aa9314294 https://share.transistor.fm/s/beaa5f40 Though most engineering and technical works of ALMA occur during the daytime, astronomical observations can run day and night since the telescope is sensible to radio waves, which do not interfere with daylight. But how does the observatory operate 24/7? In this episode, James Miley, an ALMA Fellow who has worked as an astronomer on duty, will explain to us how they constantly monitor all weather conditions to achieve the best possible samples of the Universe through the instrumentation of ALMA. Let's discover how the two control rooms of the observatory operate to analyze 24/7 under constantly changing weather conditions.

]]> Though most engineering and technical works of ALMA occur during the daytime, astronomical observations can run day and night since the telescope is sensible to radio waves, which do not interfere with daylight. But how does the observatory operate 24/7? In this episode, James Miley, an ALMA Fellow who has worked as an astronomer on duty, will explain to us how they constantly monitor all weather conditions to achieve the best possible samples of the Universe through the instrumentation of ALMA. Let's discover how the two control rooms of the observatory operate to analyze 24/7 under constantly changing weather conditions.

]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 208 Though most engineering and technical works of ALMA occur during the daytime, astronomical observations can run day and night since the telescope is sensible to radio waves, which do not interfere with daylight. But how does the observatory operate 24/7? In this episode, James Miley, an ALMA Fellow who has worked as an astronomer on duty, will explain to us how they constantly monitor all weather conditions to achieve the best possible samples of the Universe through the instrumentation of ALMA. Let's discover how the two control rooms of the observatory operate to analyze 24/7 under constantly changing weather conditions.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No Where does the data go after observation? 19 19 Where does the data go after observation? full 87a835c6-9fde-4f22-bf86-1c362671da72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b991938 How do the raw data collected from the antennas become images from distant galaxies? In this episode, Drew Brisbin and Chin-Shin Chang, two scientists from the Science Archive Content Management, will help us to understand this. 

Furthermore, let's discover with Liz Humphreys how the Principal Investigators of any specific research get these processes done according to their purposes with information that later becomes publicly available to the world.

]]> How do the raw data collected from the antennas become images from distant galaxies? In this episode, Drew Brisbin and Chin-Shin Chang, two scientists from the Science Archive Content Management, will help us to understand this. 

Furthermore, let's discover with Liz Humphreys how the Principal Investigators of any specific research get these processes done according to their purposes with information that later becomes publicly available to the world.

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 197 How do the raw data collected from the antennas become images from distant galaxies? In this episode, Drew Brisbin and Chin-Shin Chang, two scientists from the Science Archive Content Management, will help us to understand this. 

Furthermore, let's discover with Liz Humphreys how the Principal Investigators of any specific research get these processes done according to their purposes with information that later becomes publicly available to the world.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No What kind of data does ALMA produce? 20 20 What kind of data does ALMA produce? full 65d02c73-3fb6-4cf5-b2f2-b12b42d134e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e8fcf6d In this episode of ALMA's Little Universe, we will deepen our knowledge about how the raw data collected through the telescope becomes images intelligible by the human eye.

How does the binary code information become three-dimensional images with pseudo-colors that are analyzable by researchers worldwide? Drew Brisbin and Chin-Shin Chang, two scientists from the Science Archive Content Management, will explain to us the processes behind the conversion of radio frequencies into three-dimensional colorized images of the Universe. Let's see how different images and products of the Cosmos emerge from ALMA.

]]> In this episode of ALMA's Little Universe, we will deepen our knowledge about how the raw data collected through the telescope becomes images intelligible by the human eye.

How does the binary code information become three-dimensional images with pseudo-colors that are analyzable by researchers worldwide? Drew Brisbin and Chin-Shin Chang, two scientists from the Science Archive Content Management, will explain to us the processes behind the conversion of radio frequencies into three-dimensional colorized images of the Universe. Let's see how different images and products of the Cosmos emerge from ALMA.

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 183 In this episode of ALMA's Little Universe, we will deepen our knowledge about how the raw data collected through the telescope becomes images intelligible by the human eye.

How does the binary code information become three-dimensional images with pseudo-colors that are analyzable by researchers worldwide? Drew Brisbin and Chin-Shin Chang, two scientists from the Science Archive Content Management, will explain to us the processes behind the conversion of radio frequencies into three-dimensional colorized images of the Universe. Let's see how different images and products of the Cosmos emerge from ALMA.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No What's an ALMA fellow? 21 21 What's an ALMA fellow? full 51d8cf85-78d1-4eb2-a787-3fadcceeed0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/79326885 In the previous episodes of ALMA's Little Universe, we have described the technologies and many of the processes and labors that made the observatory's operations possible. Nevertheless, we have not spoken yet about the Fellows. In this episode, Pei-Ying Hsieh and James Miley will tell us about their experiences and responsibilities at ALMA. Let's know how diverse research approaches and scientists from all over the world coexist at the heart of the observatory.

]]> In the previous episodes of ALMA's Little Universe, we have described the technologies and many of the processes and labors that made the observatory's operations possible. Nevertheless, we have not spoken yet about the Fellows. In this episode, Pei-Ying Hsieh and James Miley will tell us about their experiences and responsibilities at ALMA. Let's know how diverse research approaches and scientists from all over the world coexist at the heart of the observatory.

]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 151 In the previous episodes of ALMA's Little Universe, we have described the technologies and many of the processes and labors that made the observatory's operations possible. Nevertheless, we have not spoken yet about the Fellows. In this episode, Pei-Ying Hsieh and James Miley will tell us about their experiences and responsibilities at ALMA. Let's know how diverse research approaches and scientists from all over the world coexist at the heart of the observatory.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No Who works at ALMA? 22 22 Who works at ALMA? full 0c2df1a8-85f9-454e-902c-adfbd7c554e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75d05215 We have discussed widely the technologies and processes that made ALMA possible. Nevertheless, there could be no observatory if there were not people from more than 20 countries and many disciplines working together for a unique objective.

In this episode, Felipe Salinas, Human Resources Officer from ALMA, talks with us about the diversity of workers and the efforts that ALMA is currently making to be more diverse regarding genders.

]]> We have discussed widely the technologies and processes that made ALMA possible. Nevertheless, there could be no observatory if there were not people from more than 20 countries and many disciplines working together for a unique objective.

In this episode, Felipe Salinas, Human Resources Officer from ALMA, talks with us about the diversity of workers and the efforts that ALMA is currently making to be more diverse regarding genders.

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0300 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 213 We have discussed widely the technologies and processes that made ALMA possible. Nevertheless, there could be no observatory if there were not people from more than 20 countries and many disciplines working together for a unique objective.

In this episode, Felipe Salinas, Human Resources Officer from ALMA, talks with us about the diversity of workers and the efforts that ALMA is currently making to be more diverse regarding genders.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No Did the Observatory shut down over the Pandemic? 23 23 Did the Observatory shut down over the Pandemic? full 6adf600e-6536-4c87-a4b9-9c6d6ace7e3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2fbd2e8 Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic was a problem for all humankind, and its effects were seen in almost any imaginable aspect. Consequently, how did COVID-19 affect ALMA's functionality? Was there a shutdown? 

In this episode, Maryluz Jara, Hospitality Services Coordinator at ALMA, tells how the crucial moments of the pandemic lived in the observatory. 

Furthermore, let's discover how the works were recovered to keep ALMA helping humanity to deepen its knowledge about the Universe.

]]> Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic was a problem for all humankind, and its effects were seen in almost any imaginable aspect. Consequently, how did COVID-19 affect ALMA's functionality? Was there a shutdown? 

In this episode, Maryluz Jara, Hospitality Services Coordinator at ALMA, tells how the crucial moments of the pandemic lived in the observatory. 

Furthermore, let's discover how the works were recovered to keep ALMA helping humanity to deepen its knowledge about the Universe.

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 195 Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic was a problem for all humankind, and its effects were seen in almost any imaginable aspect. Consequently, how did COVID-19 affect ALMA's functionality? Was there a shutdown? 

In this episode, Maryluz Jara, Hospitality Services Coordinator at ALMA, tells how the crucial moments of the pandemic lived in the observatory. 

Furthermore, let's discover how the works were recovered to keep ALMA helping humanity to deepen its knowledge about the Universe.

]]> astronomy, science, Chile, No What are ALMA future science goals? 24 24 What are ALMA future science goals? full c96a618c-f546-4011-adbb-9a30e6f5be0f https://share.transistor.fm/s/73c69815 Nobody interested in science and the Universe could ignore the existence of black holes and protoplanetary discs. Do you know about these discs? In the last ten years, ALMA has changed how we view these phenomena. In this episode, ALMA Director Sean Dougherty explains to us which are the main fields where ALMA focuses its efforts. Let's know how ALMA is constantly improving to help humanity look as far as possible towards the beginning of the Universe. 

Furthermore, let's discover which are the following goals that scientists from all over the world want to achieve through ALMA.

]]> Nobody interested in science and the Universe could ignore the existence of black holes and protoplanetary discs. Do you know about these discs? In the last ten years, ALMA has changed how we view these phenomena. In this episode, ALMA Director Sean Dougherty explains to us which are the main fields where ALMA focuses its efforts. Let's know how ALMA is constantly improving to help humanity look as far as possible towards the beginning of the Universe. 

Furthermore, let's discover which are the following goals that scientists from all over the world want to achieve through ALMA.

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 ALMA Observatory ALMA Observatory 214 Nobody interested in science and the Universe could ignore the existence of black holes and protoplanetary discs. Do you know about these discs? In the last ten years, ALMA has changed how we view these phenomena. In this episode, ALMA Director Sean Dougherty explains to us which are the main fields where ALMA focuses its efforts. Let's know how ALMA is constantly improving to help humanity look as far as possible towards the beginning of the Universe. 

Furthermore, let's discover which are the following goals that scientists from all over the world want to achieve through ALMA.

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