Jodrell Bank Observatory
Jodrell Bank Observatory, Radio astronomy observatory in Lower Withington, England.
The Lovell Telescope, measuring 76 meters in diameter, functions as a central component of the observatory's research into celestial radio signals.
The observatory opened in 1945 using military radar equipment to study cosmic rays, leading to fundamental discoveries about meteors and space phenomena.
The facility maintains an extensive educational program through the Discovery Centre, connecting visitors with astronomical research and space exploration concepts.
The observatory contains multiple telescopes, research facilities, exhibition spaces, gardens, and a café, accessible through guided tours and educational visits.
The observatory serves as the control center for MERLIN, a network of radio telescopes across England and Wales conducting astronomical observations.
Location: Lower Withington
Official opening: 1945
Elevation above the sea: 77 m
Operator: The University of Manchester
Website: https://jodrellbank.manchester.ac.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.23625,-2.30714
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:25
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Lovell Telescope
1 m
Mark II
333 m
Jodrell Bank
654 m
St Luke's Church, Goostrey
2 km
St.Oswald's Church, Padgate
1.9 km
Blackden Hall
1.1 km
Blackden Manor
1.7 km
Peover Hall Stable Block
3.3 km
7m radio telescope of Jodrell Bank Observatory
218 m
42ft radio telescope of Jodrell Bank Observatory
55 m
Toad Hall (including The Old Medicine Hall)
858 m
Searchlight Telescope
287 m
Table tomb by east wall of St Luke's Church
1.9 km
Jodrell Bank Observatory: Control Building
44 m
Swanwick Hall
2.9 km
Winterbottom Farmhouse
2.6 km
The Old Schoolhouse
2 km
Bate Mill (Disused Water Mill)
1.4 km
Crook Hall
1.4 km
Barnshaw Hall
1.8 km
Brookside Farmhouse
1.8 km
The Coach House, Peover Hall
3.3 km
Gatepiers and gates circa 20 yards north east of The Old Stable Block, Peover Hall
3.2 km
Milepost, S of Chelford, by lake
2.6 km
Sundial 3 metres from south east end of St Luke's Church
2 km
Peover Viaduct
1.3 km
Milepost, Blackden Manor Farm, SW of New Farm
2 km
Church Cottages
2 kmReviews
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