We are happy to inaugurate this new space to get to know a bit more our APEX research community. We will be introducing here, through short interviews, some of the most active users of APEX. They have used the telescope Read More …
APEX News
Back on sky: Minimal Science Operations started
After almost 6 months “sleeping” in survival mode, APEX is again back on sky. Following the decision taken by ESO on Aug 28 of resuming minimal science operations, the observatory staff has successfully executed the ramp-up plan that was conceived during the previous Read More …
Minimal APEX operations to be resumed in the next weeks
Since March 21st our observatory has been in survival mode, with a minimum team on site and only essential equipment running. As recently communicated through the latest science announcement, ESO has concluded that it will be able to re-establish a Read More …
More mysteries investigated with APEX
Today we are proud to highlight two recent discoveries based on data taken with APEX. Both appeared in the media in different press releases over the last weeks. New molecular wind in our Galaxy Cold gas in the Milky Way’s Read More …
Calls for proposals for APEX telescope time
As previously announced, because of the the COVID situation in Chile, the observatory has been in survival mode for several weeks. This means that no new observations have been possible during this time. Because of this, the APEX partners have Read More …
APEX in survival mode
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak ESO has taken a number of measures to ensure the safety of staff and visitors, including gradually suspending science observations and cancelling public visits and activities. You can find more details in the ESO Read More …
New Station Manager
During this year full of changes for the project, we have to announce a change in the position of Station Manager at APEX. Dr. Lars-Åke Nyman is turning into new horizons after many years leading various operations teams in several Read More …
APEX Ringberg meeting 2020
Last Feb 2-5 it took place, in its 2020 edition, the traditional “Science with APEX” meeting. As usual, in the beautiful location of the Ringberg castle by the Tegernsee. During the meeting there were presentations and discussions not only about Read More …
APEX has a new website
Welcome to the new APEX web site! In a year full of changes, we have taken the chance to modernise our traditional web site. We have updated and simplified the contents and improved the look and feel. Now our site is Read More …