IRAM: The Institut de radioastronomie millimétrique

UW–Madison has a partnership with IRAM that allows for dedicated access to two different telescopes:

• The Northern Extended Millimetre Array (NOEMA) consists of an array of 12 individual 15-meter antennas and is located in the French Alps. During observations, the antennas function as a single telescope by using a technique called interferometry, providing unparalleled resolving power and sensitivity.

• The 30-m telescope is one of the largest and most sensitive radio telescopes to date, built in the Spanish Sierra Nevada. It is a premier single-dish facility for astronomical research in the millimeter wavelength range. The observatory operates 24 hours a day every day of the year and includes a control room, from which the telescope is operated, along with living quarters for scientists and IRAM staff.

 

Do you have questions about the UW–Madison partnership with IRAM or want to learn more? Please contact Snezana Stanimirovic for more information.