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Chajnantor Observatory: SAINT
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Strategic Alliance for the Implementation of New Technologies (SAINT). Description and Statement of Purpose. The Strategic Alliance for the Implementation of New Technologies (SAINT) is a consortium consisting of groups from the following twelve institutions:. The California Institute of Technology and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory,. The University of Chicago,. The Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (Bonn),. The University of Manchester,. The University of Miami,. The University of Oslo, and. In pu...
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Chajnantor Observatory
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A facility operated by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in collaboration with the University of Chile and the University of Concepción, is located at an elevation of 5080 meters (16700 feet) in the Andes mountains in northern Chile. The high, dry Chajnantor plateau is one of the best sites in the world for millimeter and submillimeter astronomy. The observatory is partially supported by the Strategic Alliance for the Implementation of New Technologies. The Q/U Imaging ExperimenT. Another ...
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Chajnantor Observatory
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Chajnantor Observatory: SAINT
http://chajnantor.caltech.edu/saint
Strategic Alliance for the Implementation of New Technologies (SAINT). Description and Statement of Purpose. The Strategic Alliance for the Implementation of New Technologies (SAINT) is a consortium consisting of groups from the following twelve institutions:. The California Institute of Technology and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory,. The University of Chicago,. The Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (Bonn),. The University of Manchester,. The University of Miami,. The University of Oslo, and. In pu...
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Chajnantor Observatory: Facilities
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Click on thumb-nails for full-size images. Map of the Chajnantor Plateau, showing the location of the Chajnantor Observatory (“CBI Project”) in relationship to ALMA and other facilities (courtesy of the ALMA project). Schematic plan of the observatory, and aerial photograph. Photos of the new tank catchment basin (Ricardo Bustos, 2006-11-01). Photo of the laboratory (2000-08). Some photos of the accommodations in San Pedro (Nov 2006).
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Chajnantor Observatory: Visitor Information
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Welcome to the Chajnantor Observatory. Note: We are only able to accommodate official visitors on observatory business. We are happy to know that you will be visiting the Chajnantor Observatory. In order to make your visit safe and pleasant, we request that you read the following instructions before traveling to Chile. Please read the Chajnantor Observatory Safety Regulations. Keep in mind the Observatory location when planning your visit: Llano de Chajnantor (Mountain, desert, high altitude 5,000 m).
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Chajnantor Observatory
http://chajnantor.caltech.edu/chajnantor.html
A facility operated by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in collaboration with the University of Chile and the University of Concepción, is located at an elevation of 5080 meters (16700 feet) in the Andes mountains in northern Chile. The high, dry Chajnantor plateau is one of the best sites in the world for millimeter and submillimeter astronomy. The observatory is partially supported by the Strategic Alliance for the Implementation of New Technologies. The Q/U Imaging ExperimenT. Another ...
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Chajnantor Observatory: Site
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The Llano de Chajnantor in winter 1996, looking down from Cerro Toco. The CBI arriving on the Llano de Chajnantor (August 1999). The CBI dome and support facilities (October 1999). The base facilities are located at the Residencia Don Esteban in the historic oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama at an elevation of 2500 m. These include bedrooms, kitchen, conference room, and computer room. Satellite infrared image (ESO).