Friday, December 16, 2011

APOD 2.4





ALMA (Atacama larger milimeter array) is located on the chilean andes on the chajnantor plateau where the atmosphere is extremely dry and 50% sea level pressure. It is designed to explore the universe at wavelengths of 1000 times longer than visible light. It is the largest astronomical project in existence and is a partnership between North America, Europe and Asia. the meteors streak covers the night.

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