Allegro

In order to demonstrate that ALMA is able to produce valid scientific results, several so-called Science Verification observations are made. This is done by comparing ALMA observations of several well-known celestial objects with data from other mm- and sub-mm instruments.

The third installment of ALMA Science Verification data has been released via the ALMA Science Portal.  Four new datasets are now available. Click here for more information about this release.

The European ARC will host a 2-3 day workshop entitled "ALMA Community Days: Early Science in Cycle 1" from 25-27 June 2012 at ESO Headquarters in Garching. The aim is to prepare the European Astronomical Community for Cycle 1 of ALMA Early Science Operations. You can find more information and register here.

Allegro will host a similar, but smaller workshop for the Dutch community where we will inform about the new capabilities of Early Science Cycle 1. The date has yet to be confirmed, but it will be presumably in early June. If you would like to be informed, please subscribe to the Allegro Mailinglist (see box on the right).