Solving Cosmic Cold Cases

Synopsis

The ALMA project, the world's largest astronomical project, features spectacular star-filled nights that frame its telescope array. This innovative project does not use conventional methods; instead, it analyzes submillimeter wavelengths to investigate the cold hidden reaches of the universe. By focusing on this largely unmapped part of the spectrum, ALMA opens a new window on the cosmos, tackling some of the last frontiers of astronomy. Scientists at ALMA aim to solve cosmic cold cases, revealing insights about distant celestial phenomena that remain elusive to traditional telescopes.