Observatorio IRAM Pico Veleta
Sobre "Observatorio IRAM Pico Veleta"
The IRAM Pico Veleta Observatory, located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Spain, is one of the most important radioastronomy facilities in Europe. Its 30-meter radio telescope, operational since 1984, is designed for studying the universe at millimeter wavelengths, ideal for observing cold objects like gas clouds and star-forming regions.
The observatory is part of the IRAM collaboration, which includes institutions from France, Germany, and Spain. Researchers use the telescope to study phenomena such as the interstellar medium, galaxy evolution, and molecular clouds.
Pico Veleta's high-altitude location provides excellent atmospheric conditions for millimeter-wave observations, making it a premier site for cutting-edge astronomical research. Its contributions have been crucial in improving our understanding of the structure and dynamics of the universe.