Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-wave Astronomy

The Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-wave Astronomy consists of 23 radio telescopes positioned at an elevation of 2,196 meters in the Inyo Mountains.

The facility began operations in 2006 through a partnership between the California Institute of Technology, the Berkeley-Illinois-Maryland Association, and the University of Chicago.

Scientists at CARMA contributed to the Event Horizon Telescope project, examining structures near the Milky Way's central black hole, Sagittarius A*.

The observatory incorporated three different telescope sizes: six 10.4-meter dishes, nine 6.1-meter antennas, and eight 3.5-meter instruments for specialized observations.

The facility developed methods to compensate for atmospheric water vapor distortion, enabling precise measurements in the 3mm and 1mm wavelength ranges.

Location: California

Elevation above the sea: 2,196 m

Part of: Owens Valley Radio Observatory

Website: https://mmarray.org

GPS coordinates: 37.28040,-118.14200

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52