Portrait of a Shaman

ALMA has a social responsibility to request authorization from the local communities to operate, due to its location in an Atacameño zone and specifically on Toconao territory. In exchange for this authorization, the radio observatory conducts social activities with the community, supports education in schools and promotes enterprises with educational funding.

In this photo: Local shaman, don José.

© Ralph Bennett - ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)