ALMA started science observations for general astronomers around the world in 2011, but in parallel, science verification activities for advanced observation methods have been carried out. (alma-telescope.jp)
We present and exploit new near - infrared images and integral - field spectra of the four gas giants surrounding HR8799 obtained with SPHERE, the new planet finder instrument at the Very Large Telescope, during the commissioning and science verification phase of the instrument (July - December 2014). (arxiv.org)
Several IRAM staff members have played key roles in ALMA commissioning and science verification activities. (alma-telescope.jp)