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Birth of a colossus on wheels

The first of two spectacular vehicles for the ALMA astronomical observatory rolled out of its hangar. The ALMA antenna transporter is a rather exceptional "lorry": It is 10 meters wide, 20 meters long and 6 meters high, weighs 130 tons and has as much power as two Formula 1 engines. This colossus will be able to transport, at 5000 meter altitude, a 115-ton antenna and set it down on a concrete pad within millimeters of a prescribed position.

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