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ALMA related articles in the general media
The Metro: 'How did the universe begin? The search for the ultimate truth'
Here is an article from the a Metro journalist who has visited the ALMA site, describing the science ALMA is and will be doing.
Astronomy Now: Powerful new telescope array opens eyes on Universe
Astronomy Now report on ALMA first Science and the first ALMA image. Report by Dr Emily Baldwin
ALMA on BBC 2's Horizon 15/08/2011
ALMA was featured in the BBC Horizon programme "Seeing Stars" on 15/08/2011. The programme discussed the new generation of astronomical instruments and their impact on the future of Astronomy and all Human knowledge. The episode will be available for the next 7 days on the BBC iPlayer.
BBC: Alma telescope begins study of cosmic dawn
A BBC report on the first image released by ALMA of the Antenna Galaxies
Guardian: Alma will reveal secrets of the universe previously hidden to astronomers
Guardian report on the ALMA first image and ALMA Science by Alok Jha
BBC: Why Chile is an astronomer's paradise?
BBC article on the many astronomical instruments in Chile including ALMA.
BBC: Why Chile is an astronomer's paradise?
BBC article on the many astronomical instruments in Chile including ALMA.
Jodcast: Interview with the European ALMA Instrument Scientist
An interview with the European ALMA Instrument Scientist, Dr Robert Laing, appears on the August 2011 Extra addition of the Jodcast (the astronomy podcast from Jodrell Bank).
BBC: First European ALMA Antenna
A BBC news article on the arrival of the first European antenna at the ALMA observing site some 5000m above sea level in the Atacama desert, Chile.
Times: ALMA telescope shows new details of galaxies
An article on the ALMA first image exists on The Times website. It is behind the Times paywall so the content and exact URL are unknown.
BBC: World's most powerful telescope begins scientific operation
The BBC's Pallab Ghosh reports from the ALMA telescope in this video.
BBC: How to build a telescope at high altitude
Video taken at the ALMA site on how to build a telescope at high altitude.
BBC: Alma radio telescope: How to move a giant antenna
A BBC Video of on constructing and moving the ALMA antennae
BBC: Alma: World's most powerful radio telescope up close
BBC Video of science correspondant Pallab Ghosh at the ALMA high site.
BBC Newsjack: ALMA appears on BBC 4 extra's topical comedy
ALMA is featured in a sketch on BBC Radio 4 Extra's topical comedy 'Newsjack'. (Disclaimer: Newjack is a post watershed comedy therefore not be suitable for young people and also the ALMA sketch features a pretty awful Chilean accent). Available on iPlayer until October 17th.
365 Days of Astronomy Podcast: 'ALMA: The building blocks of something great'
Our own Adam Avison presented an episode of the IYA 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast regarding the various building blocks that go into creating a truly revolutionary telescope like ALMA.
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