ALMA: What We've Learned from One of the Best Telescopes on Earth

The video discusses the capabilities and discoveries of the ALMA telescope, located in Chile's Atacama Desert. ALMA's high sensitivity allows it to observe millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths, making it instrumental in confirming exoplanets around Fomu Haut and exploring ancient galaxies. It has provided insights into star formation and the glowing nature of Lyman Alpha blobs. ALMA's observations have significantly advanced our understanding of the universe, revealing details invisible to other telescopes.

What is the primary advantage of ALMA compared to other telescopes?

• It is located in space.

• It is the largest telescope in the world.

• It can detect visible light.

• It has the highest sensitivity in the millimeter submillimeter range.

How did ALMA contribute to the study of the star Fomu Haut?

• By discovering a new star.

• By confirming the presence of shepherd planets.

• By detecting radio waves.

• By measuring the star's temperature.

What phenomenon allows ALMA to observe ancient light?

• Gamma rays

• Red shift

• X-rays

• Blue shift

What did ALMA discover in the ancient galaxies of the Ultra Deep Field?

• New types of stars

• New black holes

• High concentrations of oxygen

• High concentrations of carbon monoxide

What are Lyman Alpha Blobs primarily composed of?

• Hydrogen gas

• Nitrogen gas

• Carbon dioxide

• Helium gas

What did ALMA reveal about the galaxies inside Lyman Alpha Blobs?

• They are not forming stars.

• They are forming stars at a high rate.

• They are moving away rapidly.

• They are cooling down.

Why do Lyman Alpha Blobs glow?

• Due to the presence of black holes.

• Because of the galaxies making stars inside them.

• Because of the reflection of sunlight.

• Due to volcanic activity.