Discovery with the ALMA Telescope: The construction and function of the ALMA

The video discusses the ALMA observatory, a powerful array of radio telescopes in Chile's Atacama Desert. It explores the electromagnetic spectrum, focusing on millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths. The video details ALMA's design, cost, and construction, highlighting its role in studying the universe's cold regions and the formation of stars and planets.

What is one of the primary functions of the ALMA telescope?

• To observe the Sun's surface

• To track satellites in orbit

• To study the formation of stars and planets

• To monitor Earth's weather patterns

Why is the millimeter and submillimeter wavelength range important for astronomers?

• It is the easiest range to observe

• It is the most colorful part of the spectrum

• It represents half of the light that reaches us from distant space

• It is the only range that can be observed from Earth

What is a challenge in observing millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths?

• They are only visible during the day

• They are too bright to observe

• They require underwater telescopes

• They are extremely faint when they reach Earth

Where is the ALMA telescope located?

• In the Atacama Desert, Chile

• In the Arctic Circle

• In the Amazon Rainforest

• In the Sahara Desert

What material is used to create the surface of ALMA's dishes?

• Steel

• Plastic

• Glass

• Aluminum