The University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank Observatory

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The University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank Observatory

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Type of observatory: Radio

Description:
Jodrell Bank Observatory is part of the University of Manchester in the UK. It operates the 76-metre Lovell Telescope and e-MERLIN, the UK's national radio astronomy facility. With seven radio telescopes spread 217 km across England and connected by optical fibres, e-MERLIN can produce very detailed views of the radio sky.

Location: United Kingdom
Latitude: +53.236451
Longitude: -2.308695

Watch the recorded movie of the event here.

Go to Jodrell website [external link]

Jodrell Bank Observatory