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Jodrell Bank Observatory
Coverage of Jodrell Bank Observatory in the Nexus archive.
radio astronomytopic1UK Research and Innovationorganization1Particle Physics, Astronomy and Nuclear Physics (PPAN)topic1e-MERLINorganization1Lovell telescopeplace1Royal Astronomical Societyorganization1James Clerk Maxwell Telescopeplace1Birmingham Solar Oscillations Network (BiSON)organization1radio telescopetopic1Manchesterplace1budget cutstopic1
- What is Jodrell Bank and what does it do?
Jodrell Bank Observatory was considered a gamechanger for radio astronomy when it was built. The article explains its significance in this field.
- Signals are grim for Jodrell Bank Observatory after UK science funding decision
Jodrell Bank Observatory faces an uncertain future after UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) withdrew funding, leading to a 2.7% four-year cut in the PPAN science budget. The Lovell Telescope and e-MERLIN radio telescope array are at risk, with critics warning of harm to UK astronomy and scientific legacy.
- Jodrell Bank observatory set to lose scientific funding
The Jodrell Bank observatory, a world-famous radio telescope located outside Manchester, is facing potential loss of scientific funding. Researchers have criticized budget cuts impacting the facility.