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As a result of the recent news, we have received an extraordinary number of messages, and it has been incredibly moving to read so many heartfelt expressions of support. www.jodrellbank.net/explore/stor...

A message of Thanks from Jodrell Bank Observatory - Jodrell Bank

As a result of the recent news, we have received an extraordinary number of messages, and it has been incredibly moving to read so many heartfelt expressions of support.

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Tracking Space Debris from Jodrell Bank! The Lovell Telescope has helped demonstrate a world-first radar technique for tracking satellites and space debris in real time. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/j...

Jodrell Bank demonstrates live radar observations of satellites and space debris

Radio astronomers and radar experts have teamed up to demonstrate how powerful radio telescopes, including the 76-m Lovell Telescope and e-MERLIN antennas operated by the University of Manchester at J...

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Discounted Annual Tickets this summer! 💫 Make the most of discounted Annual Ticket prices this summer until 1 September, giving you access to space all season round. Families can join us this school holiday for hands-on science activities, trails, and Space Dome Shows: https://ow.ly/vuOk50ZicHX

In the moments after two black holes merge, a phase known as ‘ringdown,’ gravitational waves are emitted as the newly-born black hole vibrates like a struck bell. In the Cosmic Titans exhibition, Conrad Shawcross reimagines gravitational waves as sound waves: https://ow.ly/JLrL50ZicAR

If you’ve ever wished you could step back in time and see how the site first began, now’s your chance! 🔭 The Jodrell Bank: Origins Tour is an expert-led, outdoor walk through the historic parts of our grounds not usually accessible to the public: https://www.jodrellbank.net/events/origins-tour/

Need summer holiday plans to keep the little astronauts entertained? Jodrell is proud to be part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme – meaning discounted Annual Tickets until 1 September! 🗓️ Summer programme runs 18 July – 31 August: https://ow.ly/cFs750ZhzQm #JodrellBank

Ever fancied going behind-the-scenes at Jodrell Bank? Our exclusive Origin Tours offer a peek behind the curtain at the inspiring stories and pioneering moments that made #JodrellBank the world-leading site it is today! 🗓️ Selected dates throughout August and September: https://ow.ly/VG1e50ZeCFA

Ever wondered what the Lovell Telescope is up to? 💭 It was a pleasure to welcome YouTuber Tom Scott for a behind-the-scenes chat with our brilliant scientists, engineers, and SKA Observatory colleagues, sharing what makes #JodrellBank so special. Watch the full episode: https://ow.ly/5YBG50ZckwX

Manchester's Ransack Theatre takes its new show into space... and into the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire #RansackTheatre @jodrellbank.bsky.social #LifeOutThere www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/ransack...

Ransack Theatre finds Life Out There in Tim Foley's space-set new play

Manchester's Ransack Theatre takes its new show into space... and into the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire

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🔭 Catch Jodrell Bank later this evening on Kevin McCloud’s Listed Britain, where he uncovers the fascinating heritage of the Grade I listed Lovell Telescope! 🗓️ Watch at 9.00pm on More4 #ListedBritain #JodrellBank #LovellTelescope

[🧵1/2] How would scientists verify and responsibly announce extraterrestrial intelligence? 🛸 Prof Michael Garrett, Sir Bernard Lovell Chair of Astrophysics, chaired a global effort to update the long-standing “post-detection protocols” used in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (#SETI).

[🧵1/2] On Christmas Day 2003, #Beagle2 touched down on Mars only to fall silent and be presumed lost for over a decade... It wasn’t until 2015 that NASA imagery confirmed the spacecraft had landed safely and on target, its silence likely caused by a single solar panel failing to fully deploy.

📍 Jodrell Bank is part of the #UNESCOIndustrialTrail! Bringing together 22 UNESCO destinations to explore across England, Scotland, and Wales, the trail celebrates the UK’s shared history, iconic landmarks, and global industrial contributions: worldheritageuk.org/industrial-h...

☀️ Sunny weather this half term means plenty of outdoor fun at Jodrell, from solar telescopes to our new constellation play trail! There’s still time to join us for a week of cosmic May-hem. See what's on: https://ow.ly/kLyk50Z4Cur 🗓️ 23 - 31 May, 2026 📸 Andrew Brooks

“At Jodrell Bank, someone decided it was time for a nice relaxing cup of tea.” - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 💫 Happy #TowelDay to all those who celebrate, celebrating the author Douglas Adams and his iconic stories (of which we are proud to play a small part in)! #DontPanic

Celebrate solstice at Jodrell Bank!☀️ Join Prof David Olusoga for a discussion about art and quantum physics, and explore our Cosmic Titans exhibition followed by a DJ set from artist Matthew Woodham! In partnership with Creative Manchester. 🗓️ 19 June, 17.00 - 21.45. 🎫 https://ow.ly/UcUH50Z2bwb

Fancy an evening of stellar theatre? 💫 From the award-winning company behind HELIOS, ORPHEUS, and THE GODS THE GODS THE GODS comes SELENE, a radical retelling of an ancient myth about the moon: https://www.jodrellbank.net/events/selene/ 🗓️ Saturday 27 June, 19.30. Recommended ages 14+.

🐣 We've been welcoming some very cute new arrivals to Jodrell for a family day out... If you’re visiting soon, let us know if you spot our feathered friends! #Spring #CheshireLife #JodrellBank

✨️Reminder✨️ Our librarian Sian Prosser will be giving a talk at @jodrellbank.bsky.social tomorrow exploring the stories of the women who have played a crucial role in the development of astronomy and helped shape our understanding of the universe. ⏰️ 7.30-9pm 🎟️ www.jodrellbank.net/events/a-con...

A Constellation of Women in the History of Astronomy - Jodrell Bank

In this Lovell Lecture, Dr Sian Prosser explores the stories of underrepresented women who shaped our understanding of the Universe.

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Something exciting is coming next week to BBC Four and iPlayer... 🔭💫 It was a pleasure to welcome the #SkyAtNight team to Jodrell where they filmed their upcoming episode, 'Jodrell Bank: Tuning into the Universe.' 🗓️ Catch it Monday 11 May at 10pm! #JodrellBank

The quantum universe is closer than you think... Cosmic Titans opens at Jodrell this Friday! 💫 Step into a world where art meets science, with a spectacular series of pieces exploring black holes, the multiverse, quantum particles, and more: https://ow.ly/VXUr50YROJq 🎟️ Free with general admission.

You know when people close their eyes and go to their happy place? 🤩 This is my happy place: The Lovell Telescope, @jodrellbank.bsky.social. Such an honour to stand at the feet of this legend, in front of a sold-out audience of 200, and share my love of the Radio Universe 📡✨

This week, we were delighted to welcome Dr Emma Chapman for a #LovellLecture exploring how radio observatories worldwide are reshaping our understanding of the Universe... Missed this lecture? There’s still time to grab tickets for our next one: www.jodrellbank.net/events/a-con... #JodrellBank

In our next #LovellLecture, Dr Sian Prosser explores the stories of the women who helped shape our understanding of the Universe, from early pioneers such as Caroline Herschel and Mary Somerville to a constellation of lesser-known figures: https://ow.ly/EKVR50YL3TL

🔭 Looking Lovell-y in the spring! We still have one week left of our Easter activities, including planting a sunflower, crafting an alien planet-scape, a trail prize draw, our new constellation play areas, and more... 🗓️ 3 – 19 April, 2026 Pre-booking is strongly advised: https://ow.ly/AlTm50YI6Wu

Pink Floyd is back! 🎵 After sell-out runs in 2024 and 2025, we’re excited to announce that our hugely popular ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Space Dome Experience is returning for 2026: https://ow.ly/P6Tk50YGu80 🗓️ Select dates May - July #JodrellBank

🗓️ We are open Monday 6 & 13 April for Easter! Craft alien landscapes, experience the thrill of a rocket launch in an immersive Space Dome Show, and collect cosmic stamps to enter a prize draw. Plus, if #ArtemisII has inspired you, we'll be streaming NASA’s live coverage of the mission on site!

Where can I watch the Artemis II launch? 🚀 #ArtemisII is scheduled to launch no earlier than 23.24 BST today (conditions permitting), with NASA's official broadcast beginning at 17.50. Tune in here: plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-vi... [1/2] #JodrellBank