Northern Extended Millimeter Array

The Northern Extended Millimeter Array features twelve 15-meter antennas spread across 1.7 kilometers at 2552 meters above sea level in the French Alps.

The facility evolved from its initial three antennas in the 1980s to reach its complete configuration of twelve antennas in 2022, marking a new era in radio astronomy.

Scientists from France, Germany, and Spain collaborate at NOEMA through IRAM to conduct research on galaxy formation and astronomical phenomena.

The antennas move along tracks to form different configurations, combining their signals through a supercomputer that processes data equivalent to France's daily internet traffic.

Each antenna captures millimeter waves from space, enabling astronomers to study cold regions and reconstruct detailed images of cosmic objects after several hours of observation.

Elevation above the sea: 2,552 m

Website: https://iram-institute.org/observatories/noema

GPS coordinates: 44.63389,5.90792

Latest update: May 27, 2025 18:25