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🌟 Join our Special Session at EAS 2026 🌟
Planning the future of large-scale (sub-)mm astrophysics

📡 We invite everyone to contribute to the planning of AtLAST and the future of (sub-)mm astrophysics. Follow the link for more info!

eas.unige.ch/EAS_meeting/...

#EAS2026Lausanne

EAS 2026

European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting 2026

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February 5, 2026 at 10:38 AM

Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope

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Iberian AtLAST Days — 4–5 junho 2026 — Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Chamamos astrónom@s, construtor@s de instrumentação e cientistas de dados de Portugal e Espanha! Vamos criar comunidade em torno do #AtLAST, o futuro telescópio sub-mm de 50 m.

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Iberian AtLAST days 2026 - AtLAST

This event will bring together the Spanish and Portuguese (sub-)mm communities to foster scientific and technical synergies around the future AtLAST facility.

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January 27, 2026 at 3:04 PM

Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope

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Iberian AtLAST Days — 4–5 Junio 2026

¡Buscamos astrónom@s y constructor@s de instrumentación astronómica de España/Portugal!
Ayúdanos a hacer comunidad en torno a #AtLAST, el futuro telescopio sub-mm de 50m diseñado para transformar nuestra visión del Cosmos.

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Iberian AtLAST days 2026 - AtLAST

This event will bring together the Spanish and Portuguese (sub-)mm communities to foster scientific and technical synergies around the future AtLAST facility.

www.atlast.uio.no

January 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM

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Iberian AtLAST Days — 4–5 June 2026 — Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Calling all astronomers, instrument builders, and data scientists in Spain and Portugal! Join us to kick off community engagement around AtLAST, the future 50m class (sub‑)mm telescope.

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Iberian AtLAST days 2026 - AtLAST

This event will bring together the Spanish and Portuguese (sub-)mm communities to foster scientific and technical synergies around the future AtLAST facility.

www.atlast.uio.no

January 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Braking Good: Turning Telescope Motion into (re-)Usable Power
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Find out more about the energy recovery system planned for AtLAST in this news item published by @a4e.org

Braking Good: Turning Telescope Motion into (re-)Usable Power - a4e.org

On a crowded planet, astronomers are continuously seeking out pristine locations with low pollution levels (e.g. from light, radio interference, and unwanted chemicals) as well as excellent weather an...

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January 14, 2026 at 11:05 AM

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In case you missed it, yesterdays AtLAST Forum talks are now available on our YouTube channel! Links to both excellent talks here:

Thomas Morris: “A comprehensive simulator for single-dish millimeter-wave Telescopes” youtu.be/RCgbVTShl8U?...

Jonas Wurzinger: “maria goes NIFTY” youtu.be/Hcu7s3J6pm4

November 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM

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Millimeter-Wave Adaptive Optics could facilitate unprecedented levels of optical control for #AtLAST. This technology is currently being tested on the Nobeyama 45m Radio Telescope so experts from OHB Digital Connect took a trip to find out more! 📡

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Learning Millimeter-Wave Adaptive Optics for AtLAST: Insights from Nobeyama - AtLAST

Experts from OHB Digital Connect are collaborating with the Nobeyama team to investigate Millimeter-Wave Adaptive Optics (MAO), a promising technology that could facilitate unprecedented levels of opt...

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November 17, 2025 at 11:38 AM

Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope

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🔭🧪☄️Join our next AtLAST Forum where we dive into cutting-edge methods for improving (sub-)millimetre single-dish telescope data analysis.
📅 When: November 20, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM UTC
🔗 More info: www.atlast.uio.no/news-and-eve...

#atlast #forum #dataanalysis #simulations #submmastronomy

November 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM

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🧪🔭☄️ El telescopio AtLAST en el Desierto de Atacama podría cubrir 66% de la demanda eléctrica de San Pedro de Atacama, reduciendo costos para residentes que pagan 2x más que Santiago:
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#JusticiaEnergetica #Astronomia #Sustentabilidad

La Astronomía se Une a la Sustentabilidad en el Desierto de Atacama - AtLAST

¿Puede un telescopio liderar el camino hacia las energías renovables? AtLAST es el primero que integra la sustentabilidad en su diseño, con el objetivo de reducir las emisiones, mientras contribuye a ...

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September 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM

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🧪🔭☄️ The AtLAST telescope in Chile's Atacama Desert could meet 66% of San Pedro de Atacama's electricity demand, cutting costs for residents who pay 2x more than Santiago.
This is energy justice in action. 🌱 www.atlast.uio.no/news-and-eve...

#EnergyJustice #Astronomy #Sustainability

Pioneering Energy Justice: Astronomy Meets Sustainability in the Atacama Desert - AtLAST

Can a telescope lead the way in renewable energy? AtLAST is the first to integrate sustainable sources in its design, aiming to reduce emissions while empowering local communities and bridging the gap...

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September 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM

Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope

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For those who missed the event, the talk "Designing a socially accepted renewable energy system for AtLAST" is now available on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y-g... 🧪🔭☄️ #astronomy #sustainability #HorizonEU #AcademicSky #EUfunded

September 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM

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Reminder: 🌱AtLAST Forum 🌱TODAY at 12:00 UTC (2pm CEST, 8am Chile and US East coast, 9pm JST) 🧪🔭

Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope @atlastdesign.bsky.social · Aug 27

🌱 The Role of Astronomy Beyond the Telescope: Designing a socially accepted renewable energy system for AtLAST 🌱
Join the next AtLAST Forum to discover more: Sep 4, 2025 | 2-3 PM CEST www.atlast.uio.no/news-and-eve...

🧪🔭☄️ #astronomy #sustainability #HorizonEU #AcademicSky #EUfunded

AtLAST Forum - September 2025 - AtLAST

Welcome to the AtLAST Forum, a platform for the community to exchange ideas and opinions about the AtLAST project and anything related to it.

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September 4, 2025 at 6:57 AM

Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope

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🌱 The Role of Astronomy Beyond the Telescope: Designing a socially accepted renewable energy system for AtLAST 🌱
Join the next AtLAST Forum to discover more: Sep 4, 2025 | 2-3 PM CEST www.atlast.uio.no/news-and-eve...

🧪🔭☄️ #astronomy #sustainability #HorizonEU #AcademicSky #EUfunded

AtLAST Forum - September 2025 - AtLAST

Welcome to the AtLAST Forum, a platform for the community to exchange ideas and opinions about the AtLAST project and anything related to it.

www.atlast.uio.no

August 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope

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🌟🎥 New Videos Alert! 🎥🌟 Missed the June edition of the #AtLAST Forum? No worries! The two talks - 1) the nearby Galaxies science case for AtLAST and 2) About AtLAST Operations - were recorded and posted on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@AtLASTdesign 🧪🔭☄️

Atacama Large Aperture Submm Telescope (AtLAST)

Welcome to the official YouTube channel for the Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope (AtLAST) project! As pioneers in the field of astronomical research and exploration, AtLAST is revolution...

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June 11, 2025 at 8:56 AM

Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope

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Exciting updates from #AtLAST. Our latest newsletter www.atlast.uio.no/news-and-eve... is out:
📅 AtLAST Forum - 5 June 2025 at 14:00 UT
✨ Latest News articles (also in Spanish!)
📚 Recent publications
Subscribe to stay connected with the latest news on AtLAST! 🧪🔭☄️

AtLAST Newsletters - AtLAST

Follow the links below to read our previous newsletters. If you would like to receive our newsletters in your email inbox, visit

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June 3, 2025 at 6:44 AM

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🧪🔭☄️ French scientists and engineers gathered in Paris for AtLAST: www.atlast.uio.no/news-and-eve...
France brings technical developments, new science cases, multi-wavelength synergies, + a vibrant community of young astronomers seeking a more collaborative and sustainable future for Astronomy ✨

The French AtLAST days: engaging with scientific and engineering communities - AtLAST

A workshop aiming at mobilizing the French community into the AtLAST project took place in Paris, France on May 12th-14th, 2025. 85 scientists and engineers participated, with about 50% of them attend...

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May 30, 2025 at 7:44 AM

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🔭 Next AtLAST Forum: June 5, 2025 | 14:00 UTC

- AtLAST science on nearby galaxies
- Preparing for AtLAST operations

Followed by a discussion and Q&A session.

Open to all!

Event webpage: www.atlast.uio.no/news-and-eve...

AtLAST Forum - June 2025 - AtLAST

Welcome to the AtLAST Forum, a platform for the community to exchange ideas and opinions about the AtLAST project and anything related to it.

www.atlast.uio.no

May 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM

Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope

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🔭🧪 En la reunión de lanzamiento del proyecto europeo AtLAST2 celebrada en Cagliari se definieron los objetivos a corto y largo plazo para consolidar AtLAST como una instalación potente, versátil y ambientalmente sostenible para la comunidad astronómica www.atlast.uio.no/news-and-eve...

Reunión de lanzamiento de AtLAST2 - AtLAST

La reunión de lanzamiento de AtLAST2 se celebró entre el 28 y el 30 de abril en Cagliari, Cerdeña, con más de 50 participantes reunidos tanto de manera presencial como en línea.

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May 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM

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The AtLAST2 project has officially launched with a kick-off meeting in Cagliari, Italy. The event culminated with a visit to the Sardinia Radio Telescope (SRT)—bridging theory and practice and offering a glimpse into how the #AtLAST vision will become a reality⭐
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Kicking off the Horizon Europe AtLAST2 project: new partners, pathfinder telescopes, and ambitious plans - AtLAST

The EU-funded AtLAST2 project is now well underway. The official kick-off meeting took place between April 28 - 30 at Cagliari, Sardinia, with more than 50 participants attending in-person and online.

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May 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM

Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope

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On the last day of the AtLAST2 kick off meeting we visited INAF’s Sardinia Radio Telescope, which will be used to test some of the most innovative AtLAST technologies 🧪🔭

Media Inaf @media.inaf.it · Apr 30

Se il progetto andrà in porto, @atlastdesign.bsky.social osserverà il cielo dai 35 ai 950 GHz. A guidarlo è Claudia Cicone, astrofisica italiana oggi in Norvegia. Fa parte della squadra anche l’Inaf, forte dell’expertise maturata con i suoi radiotelescopi, primo fra tutti il Srt.