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The array consists of 27 dishes, 9 on each of 3 tracks radiating from a central point. One of the tracks crosses US route 60, so even when the facility is closed to the public (as it is right now) you can sometimes get a close look at one. Each dish is 25 meters in diameter.
The Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-wave Astronomy (CARMA) was an astronomical instrument comprising 23 radio telescopes. These telescopes formed an astronomical interferometer where all the signals are combined in a purpose-built computer (a correlator) to produce high-resolution astronomical images. The telescopes ceased operation in April 2015 and were relocated to the Owens Valley Radio Observatory for storage.
The photovoltaic array system at IAAAP
captures solar energy to create electricity, thus
reducing power costs for the administration
building. Together with a geothermal system,
the photovoltaic system allows IAAAP to heat
and cool its administration building exclusively
with renewable energy sources. (Photo by Linda
K. Loebach, JMC Public Affairs)
The Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-wave Astronomy (CARMA) was an astronomical instrument comprising 23 radio telescopes. These telescopes formed an astronomical interferometer where all the signals are combined in a purpose-built computer (a correlator) to produce high-resolution astronomical images. The telescopes ceased operation in April 2015 and were relocated to the Owens Valley Radio Observatory for storage.