ALMA Seeing The Universe In A Whole New Light

The video introduces ALMA, the world's largest ground-based telescope, located in Chile's Atacama Desert. Supported by the National Science Foundation, ALMA consists of 66 antennas and offers unprecedented views of the universe. It operates at millimeter wavelengths, allowing astronomers to study galaxies, star formation, and potentially the building blocks of life. ALMA's unique capabilities enable it to observe areas optical telescopes cannot, providing insights into galaxy evolution and hidden gases. The video highlights ALMA's potential for groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy.

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