Next Generation Millimeter/Submillimeter Array to Search for 2nd Earth

Abstract

ALMA is a revolutionary radio telescope at present and its full operation will start from 2012. It is expected that ALMA will resolve several cosmic questions and will show a new cosmic view to us. Our passion for astronomy naturally goes beyond ALMA because we believe that the 21st-century Astronomy should pursue the new scientific frontier. In this conference, we propose a project of the future radio telescope to search for Habitable planets and finally detect 2nd Earth as a Migratable planet. The detection of 2nd Earth is one of ultimate dreams for not only astronomers but also people.

2 pages, 1 figure 2010 Asia-Pacific Radio Science Conference Commission J: Radio Astronomy J2 Millimeter- and Sub-millimeter-wave Telescope and Array