Lovell Telescope, Radio telescope in Goostrey, United Kingdom
The Lovell Telescope features a massive steel dish measuring 76.2 meters in diameter mounted on a rotating base at Jodrell Bank Observatory.
The telescope began operations in 1957 and gained prominence by tracking the Soviet Union satellite Sputnik 1 during the early space exploration period.
The facility educates visitors about radio astronomy through guided tours, exhibitions, and scientific demonstrations at the Discovery Centre within Jodrell Bank Observatory.
The radio telescope operates within the MERLIN network, connecting multiple observatories across England to study astronomical objects and cosmic phenomena.
Engineers repurposed gear components from World War I battleships HMS Revenge and Royal Sovereign to construct the telescope movement mechanisms.
Location: Goostrey
Part of: Jodrell Bank Observatory, e-MERLIN, European VLBI Network
Website: http://jodrellbank.manchester.ac.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.23625,-2.30715
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
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