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Radio astronomy observatory, research centre, UNESCO World Heritage site, beautiful visitor galleries, free parking, and great coffee 😀📡🌟 🔗 https://www.jodrellbank.net/ Banner © Dr Anthony Holloway
A little boy opening a space-themed lunchbox, captioned: 'Birthdays at Jodrell Bank for astronauts aged 7-9!'
Have a little astronaut with a birthday around the corner? Give them an out-of-this-world party at the home of the UK’s largest radio telescope! 🎂
Suitable for ages 7-9. Plan your mission today: https://ow.ly/wVsX50XA1N6
*Limited slots for Jan-Feb. Book now for guaranteed availability.
A photo of a woman browsing the shop, packed with colourful science-themed gifts.
A photo of a Lovell Telescope themed light.
A close-up of the shelves in the Jodrell Bank shop packed with science-themed gifts such as toys and books.
With the Christmas shopping season around the corner, why not drop by the Jodrell Bank Shop?
All proceeds are reinvested into our work, allowing us to share our research with even more people. Plus, it's free to enter without admission to the rest of the site, perfect if you’re just passing by! 🎁
A photo of the Lovell Telescope at dusk, captioned: 'BE THE ASTRONOMER: A choose-your-own adventure discovery in the sky! 29 January, 19.30 – 21.00, with Professor René Breton.' A star can be seen in the sky.
Ever wondered what it’s like to be an astronomer who spots something new in the night sky? Join Professor René Breton in this unique, ‘choose-your-own adventure’ Lovell Lecture, as you experience the thrill of uncovering cosmic mysteries first hand! 🔭
🎟️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/7uU450XwMql
Front cover of the December 2025 issue of Astronomy Now. Main headline is "80 Years of Jodrell Bank" with a pink-tinted picture of the radio telescope.
Inside page of the December 2025 Issue of Astronomy Now showing the start of the article 80 Years of Jodrell Bank. There's a picture of the radio telescope.
Lovely article by Nicky Jenner in the latest issue of Astronomy Now all about 80 years of @jodrellbank.bsky.social.
Other great pieces about the latest interstellar visitor & planets beyond Neptune too.
@proftimob.bsky.social
@teresa-anderson.bsky.social
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This winter, join a curious mouse on an out-of-this-world adventure packed with moon cheese, space, and friends to be found! 🚀
From Goofus Theatre, Jodrell Bank is excited to share a marvellous, mousey, nonverbal puppet show bound to give you a bit of seasonal sparkle: https://ow.ly/p0Qj50XvGbL
A cake celebrating the 80th anniversary of Jodrell Bank displayed in front of a preview of the 80th anniversary quilt, created by Anne Kelly.
A presentation being delivered by Professor Mike Garrett to an audience on the history of Jodrell Bank.
A presentation being delivered by Professor Mike Garrett to an audience on the history of Jodrell Bank.
It’s been a wonderful afternoon celebrating in the lead up to the Observatory’s 80th anniversary this December, joined by current staff, alumni, researchers, and special friends of Jodrell Bank both old and new! 💫
#JodrellAt80
A black and white photo of the site with various aerials and trailers, c. summer 1948. Caption reads: 'Jodrell Bank: The Accidental Observatory / Jodrell at 80 / Livestream.'
🎟️ Last chance to get livestream tickets!
Travel back in time in this Thursday's Heritage Lecture, where Professor Tim O'Brien, Director of Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, will share the fascinating – and unlikely – story of how the observatory came to be: https://ow.ly/Fgu350Xq3iv
🎧 Did you catch our special anniversary broadcast on BBC Radio 4?
Sharing stories from the BBC archive and beyond, ‘Jodrell Bank at 80’ is a fascinating look at our site’s heritage and legacy!
Listen: https://ow.ly/6a6I50XonAO
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Hannah recently visited Jodrell to debut her latest composition, created from sounds foraged across the site!
Want to celebrate with us? Don’t miss ‘Jodrell Bank at 80’ on BBC Radio 4, Saturday at 20.00, featuring Hannah’s piece alongside brilliant stories from the BBC archive: ow.ly/9rYH50XnGu8
A photo of musician Hannah Peel, a woman with red hair and a green coat, being filmed in front of the Lovell Telescope.
Look out for our Director, @proftimob.bsky.social, on the BBC Breakfast sofa tomorrow morning, where he’ll be chatting about our exciting collaboration with award-winning musician @hannahpeel.bsky.social – all part of our 80th anniversary celebrations!
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Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, framed in a blue space backdrop. Caption reads 'Christmas Lectures from The Royal Institution, supported by CGI. Livestreamed at Jodrell Bank! Saturday 13 December, 18.00-20.00.'
We’re delighted that our Space Dome is one of the livestream venues for this year’s Christmas Lectures, hosted by the prestigious Royal Institution.
Watch Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explore the breakthroughs that have transformed our understanding of the Universe: https://ow.ly/xMq150XnbSG
From Wi-Fi to wildfire monitoring, our friends at SKA Observatory recently wrote this fascinating piece on how radio astronomy impacts our day-to-day lives in ways we might not expect.
🔗 Read it here: https://ow.ly/MHGB50Xmwbx
#RadioAstronomy #SKAO #JodrellBank
The Lovell Telescope in the front, with an early morning mist by the dish.
❄️ Winter opening hours!
From tomorrow (Tues 4 November), we'll be shifting to our winter opening hours, 10.00 - 16.00, with last entry at 15.00.
Looking for cosy events to get you in the seasonal spirit? Our festive programme kicks off this month: https://ow.ly/7QB550XlRy8
📸: Christian Knight.
Have you caught our temporary exhibition by NASA digital restoration expert Andy Saunders?
You may have spotted Gemini and Mercury Remastered featured on ITV News last Friday, where Andy talked through the incredible process of bringing these historic images back to life: https://ow.ly/gH4Y50Xifvz
The Lovell Telescope facing outwards at dusk. The dish is in profile.
🔭 Did you know that the Lovell’s reflecting surface is 76 metres (250 feet) in diameter?
To learn more about what it's exploring, visit us this Half Term and enjoy interactive exhibitions, live shows, and friendly Explainers sharing the stories behind this incredible telescope.
📸: Andrew Brooks
A close-up photo of a Christmas Tree, captioned 'Corporate Christmas Film Nights. Selected December dates.'
Looking for something a little different to wrap up the year with your team? 🎄
This festive season, we're opening up a limited number of dates for company Christmas parties at Jodrell Bank!
✨ Find out more: https://ow.ly/Qzzp50Xgkxc
As part of The University of Manchester, we're excited to support and contribute to the innovative new 2035 strategy. The future is looking bright! 🔭✨
#JodrellBank
The Lovell Telescope in the early winter daylight, covered in snow against a blue sky.
❄️ There’s a chill in the air, the nights are drawing in, and the festive season is just around the corner...
Need some cosy events to get you in the spirit? Let the stars align with our magical winter programme: https://ow.ly/wN7g50XcYkY
📸: Dr Anthony Holloway
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Learn how a maths mistake led to the Jodrell Bank we know today! 🔭✨
youtube.com/shorts/cFchw...
Photo of Professor Tim O'Brien, a man with glasses, a beard, and a patterned shirt, captioned: 'Professor Tim O'Brien named new Director of Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement.'
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Tim O’Brien as the new Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement.
🔗 Find out more: https://ow.ly/eE1W50XbbtJ
#JodrellBank
A photo of two little girls wearing raincoats and holding hands in an autumnal tree tunnel.
Ready to orbit into October half term?
🧪 Mind-blowing experiments in our explosive science show
🚀 An immersive mission to Mars in our brand-new Space Dome film
🔭 Plus cosmic crafts, Telescope Talks, hands-on exhibits, and so much more: https://ow.ly/4PKu50X9e8I
#JodrellBank
Edgar Neufeld, who has died aged 92, was a Jewish refugee from the Nazis who did his PhD here before pursuing an illustrious career at IBM and working in education and social justice. He was here when we tracked the carrier rocket of Sputnik 1 in October 1957. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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A photo of Comet 3I/ATLAS crossing a dense star field, captioned 'Livestream: Interstellar Objects And Other Solar System Stories... With Prof. Chris Lintott, Thursday 9 October, 19.30 - 21.00.'
📹 Last chance to get your livestream tickets to Professor Chris Lintott’s upcoming lecture exploring the fascinating world of interstellar objects!
Learn about 3I/ATLAS, a small comet from a part of the galaxy never before seen up close: https://ow.ly/rw1O50X7R6U
BLOG: Transmissions from Jodrell Bank 📡
We brought a crack team of authors to @jodrellbank.bsky.social to get up close with the facility from the darkest server-rooms to the massive bowl of the 250ft MK1 Telescope.
Read Chris Beckett's write up here 👇
commapress.co.uk/blog/chris-b...
A model of Sputnik, captioned with a quote from Sir Bernard Lovell's autobiography, Astronomer By Chance: “By strange irony, Sputnik saved me and Jodrell Bank from extinction. The telescope (...) was transformed almost overnight into the world’s most powerful radar system.”
✨ On this day 68 years ago (4 October), the Soviet Union launched #Sputnik 1: the world’s first artificial satellite. Orbiting Earth approx. every 98 minutes, it marked a pivotal moment in the Space Race and a defining chapter in the history of Jodrell Bank.
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/q7fG50X60FS
A photo of the Lovell Telescope in October sun, framed by autumn leaves. The sun is reflecting off the dish.
All you need is Lovell! 🔭💜
Planning a visit this October? Book your tickets online and enjoy 10% off admission! Plus, every ticket is now an annual pass, giving you unlimited access to watch the seasons change in our beautiful 35 acres of Cheshire countryside.
🔗 See what’s on: ow.ly/eZHG50X5tZl
If you've never visited #JodrellBank now is the time to go. A brilliant exhibition of remastered images from the #NASA Mercury and Gemini missions by @andysaunders-1.bsky.social is a superb bonus to the permanent displays there.
@jodrellbank.bsky.social
Hannah Peel, a woman with red hair and a white shirt, performs on stage. Caption reads: ‘In conversation... with Hannah Peel and Tim O’Brien. Thursday 30 October, 19.30 - 21.00.’ The Jodrell at 80 and Real World Record logos are featured.
🎵 Bluedot headliner Hannah Peel returns to #JodrellBank for an exclusive evening of music and discussion!
In conversation with Prof. Tim O’Brien, this event fuses science and storytelling to explore new ways of understanding the Universe through sound.
🎟️ www.jodrellbank.net/events/in-co...
Looking for things to do in Manchester? Explore our must-see cultural gems!
🦖 Manchester Museum – Explore natural history and world cultures.
🎨 The Whitworth – Experience innovative art and exhibitions.
✨ @jodrellbank.bsky.social – Discover the wonders of space and cutting-edge science.
Extremely fortunate to be able to take a team of writers to @jodrellbank.bsky.social, visit the SKAO, learn about the work being done there and even walk on the dish! 📡
Can’t wait to share the end result of this project with you, so watch this space… get it? 🔭🪐
