Aerial View of Antennas in Chajnantor

The ALMA Observatory was built in the Chajnantor Plateau over 5000 meters above sea level and is currently operational. In this image: aerial view of the antennas located in the Central Cluster. In the construction stage, there are a total of 118 foundations, spread out across 32 km in diameter for 66 antennas.

Credit: Carlos Padilla - AUI/NRAO | Download image