Science Nation: ALMA-Seeing the Universe in a Whole New Light
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Learn MoreAt first glance, the bone-dry landscape of the Atacama Desert in Chile might seem inhospitable. But, it’s prime real estate for astronomers. This desert is now home to the largest ground-based radio telescope in the world called the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array or “ALMA for short. And, it’s allowing astronomers to see the universe like never before. Part of the National Science Foundation Series "Science Nation."
Media Details
Runtime: 2 minutes 30 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Astronomy, Space Sciences
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2009
- Producer/Distributor: National Science Foundation
- Series: Science Nation
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