Jodrell Bank
@jodrellbank.bsky.social
Radio astronomy observatory, research centre, UNESCO World Heritage site, beautiful visitor galleries, free parking, and great coffee 😀📡🌟
🔗 https://www.jodrellbank.net/
Banner © Dr Anthony Holloway
🔗 https://www.jodrellbank.net/
Banner © Dr Anthony Holloway
These photos show those very same botany huts today, 80 years on: a reminder of where it all began and of the discoveries that could scarcely have been imagined in that first muddy field.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Jodrell’s mission over the decades. 🔭✨ #JodrellAt80 [🧵4/4]
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Jodrell’s mission over the decades. 🔭✨ #JodrellAt80 [🧵4/4]
December 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM
These photos show those very same botany huts today, 80 years on: a reminder of where it all began and of the discoveries that could scarcely have been imagined in that first muddy field.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Jodrell’s mission over the decades. 🔭✨ #JodrellAt80 [🧵4/4]
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Jodrell’s mission over the decades. 🔭✨ #JodrellAt80 [🧵4/4]
On the 14th December, we celebrate Jodrell Bank’s 80th anniversary by sharing our final #JodrellAt80 heritage photo – taking us back to where it all began.
This black and white photo is one of the first ever taken at Jodrell, back when the site was still the @manchester.ac.uk botany station. [🧵1/4]
This black and white photo is one of the first ever taken at Jodrell, back when the site was still the @manchester.ac.uk botany station. [🧵1/4]
December 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM
On the 14th December, we celebrate Jodrell Bank’s 80th anniversary by sharing our final #JodrellAt80 heritage photo – taking us back to where it all began.
This black and white photo is one of the first ever taken at Jodrell, back when the site was still the @manchester.ac.uk botany station. [🧵1/4]
This black and white photo is one of the first ever taken at Jodrell, back when the site was still the @manchester.ac.uk botany station. [🧵1/4]
Today’s heritage photo, taken in December 1963, shows two men discussing the control desk for the Mark II (being built in the background). On the right is J.G. Davies, who would be instrumental in tracking the Luna 9 mission, and on the left is a Senior Experimental Officer.
#JodrellAt80
#JodrellAt80
December 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Today’s heritage photo, taken in December 1963, shows two men discussing the control desk for the Mark II (being built in the background). On the right is J.G. Davies, who would be instrumental in tracking the Luna 9 mission, and on the left is a Senior Experimental Officer.
#JodrellAt80
#JodrellAt80
🕒 Please note that we will be closing half an hour earlier next Wednesday, 17 December, for a staff event; our opening hours on this day will be 10.00-15.30. Thank you for your understanding!
📸 Photo Credit: Leucha Veneer, Engagement Officer here at Jodrell!
#JodrellBank #Heritage #WinterDaysOut
📸 Photo Credit: Leucha Veneer, Engagement Officer here at Jodrell!
#JodrellBank #Heritage #WinterDaysOut
December 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🕒 Please note that we will be closing half an hour earlier next Wednesday, 17 December, for a staff event; our opening hours on this day will be 10.00-15.30. Thank you for your understanding!
📸 Photo Credit: Leucha Veneer, Engagement Officer here at Jodrell!
#JodrellBank #Heritage #WinterDaysOut
📸 Photo Credit: Leucha Veneer, Engagement Officer here at Jodrell!
#JodrellBank #Heritage #WinterDaysOut
📸 Today’s #JodrellAt80 throwback photo comes from inside the Polarisation Hut, where Roger Jennison and Mrinal Das Gupta (pictured here in 1951) pioneered early experiments in long-baseline interferometry!
The hut is now the control room for the 21-foot telescope used in undergraduate experiments.
The hut is now the control room for the 21-foot telescope used in undergraduate experiments.
December 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
📸 Today’s #JodrellAt80 throwback photo comes from inside the Polarisation Hut, where Roger Jennison and Mrinal Das Gupta (pictured here in 1951) pioneered early experiments in long-baseline interferometry!
The hut is now the control room for the 21-foot telescope used in undergraduate experiments.
The hut is now the control room for the 21-foot telescope used in undergraduate experiments.
We’re spotlighting photos from our archive as part of our anniversary week celebrations, including this one from May 1957! 📡
Here we see welders working on panels from within the bowl of the Lovell Telescope - the third largest radio telescope in the world, measuring 250ft in diameter. #JodrellAt80
Here we see welders working on panels from within the bowl of the Lovell Telescope - the third largest radio telescope in the world, measuring 250ft in diameter. #JodrellAt80
December 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We’re spotlighting photos from our archive as part of our anniversary week celebrations, including this one from May 1957! 📡
Here we see welders working on panels from within the bowl of the Lovell Telescope - the third largest radio telescope in the world, measuring 250ft in diameter. #JodrellAt80
Here we see welders working on panels from within the bowl of the Lovell Telescope - the third largest radio telescope in the world, measuring 250ft in diameter. #JodrellAt80
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be an astronomer, this #LovellLecture is for you! ✨
Join Prof. René Breton in our interactive ‘Be The Astronomer’ lecture, where you'll investigate an astronomical transient from the thrill of discovery to follow-up observations: https://ow.ly/a28550XFGor
Join Prof. René Breton in our interactive ‘Be The Astronomer’ lecture, where you'll investigate an astronomical transient from the thrill of discovery to follow-up observations: https://ow.ly/a28550XFGor
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be an astronomer, this #LovellLecture is for you! ✨
Join Prof. René Breton in our interactive ‘Be The Astronomer’ lecture, where you'll investigate an astronomical transient from the thrill of discovery to follow-up observations: https://ow.ly/a28550XFGor
Join Prof. René Breton in our interactive ‘Be The Astronomer’ lecture, where you'll investigate an astronomical transient from the thrill of discovery to follow-up observations: https://ow.ly/a28550XFGor
To celebrate our 80th anniversary week, we're sharing a selection of archival photos… 📸
Here (1951), Mary Almond and – possibly – J.S. Greenhow study radar echoes from meteors inside the Radiant Hut, which held instruments that measured the outputs from arrays of Yagi aerials.
#JodrellAt80
Here (1951), Mary Almond and – possibly – J.S. Greenhow study radar echoes from meteors inside the Radiant Hut, which held instruments that measured the outputs from arrays of Yagi aerials.
#JodrellAt80
December 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
To celebrate our 80th anniversary week, we're sharing a selection of archival photos… 📸
Here (1951), Mary Almond and – possibly – J.S. Greenhow study radar echoes from meteors inside the Radiant Hut, which held instruments that measured the outputs from arrays of Yagi aerials.
#JodrellAt80
Here (1951), Mary Almond and – possibly – J.S. Greenhow study radar echoes from meteors inside the Radiant Hut, which held instruments that measured the outputs from arrays of Yagi aerials.
#JodrellAt80
🧵 To mark 80 years of discovery, we invited the public to join us in a celebratory project – Cosmic Threads – a community quilt inspired by Jodrell Bank’s rich legacy.
Now, we’re delighted to share the results with you in a brand-new exhibition: https://ow.ly/lv6N50XCNyM
Now, we’re delighted to share the results with you in a brand-new exhibition: https://ow.ly/lv6N50XCNyM
December 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🧵 To mark 80 years of discovery, we invited the public to join us in a celebratory project – Cosmic Threads – a community quilt inspired by Jodrell Bank’s rich legacy.
Now, we’re delighted to share the results with you in a brand-new exhibition: https://ow.ly/lv6N50XCNyM
Now, we’re delighted to share the results with you in a brand-new exhibition: https://ow.ly/lv6N50XCNyM
EYES ON THE SKIES☄️
December brings one of the major meteor showers of the year: the #Geminids.
The Geminids are unusual because they don’t originate from a comet. Instead, they’re created by debris from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, appearing to radiate from near the star Castor within Gemini.
December brings one of the major meteor showers of the year: the #Geminids.
The Geminids are unusual because they don’t originate from a comet. Instead, they’re created by debris from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, appearing to radiate from near the star Castor within Gemini.
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
EYES ON THE SKIES☄️
December brings one of the major meteor showers of the year: the #Geminids.
The Geminids are unusual because they don’t originate from a comet. Instead, they’re created by debris from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, appearing to radiate from near the star Castor within Gemini.
December brings one of the major meteor showers of the year: the #Geminids.
The Geminids are unusual because they don’t originate from a comet. Instead, they’re created by debris from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, appearing to radiate from near the star Castor within Gemini.
As we ramp up our very Merry Cosmos programme of winter events, enjoy this throwback snapshot from one of our Explainers, Rachael! ❄️✨
Discover everything happening at Jodrell Bank this season: https://ow.ly/A7qt50XAMJF
Discover everything happening at Jodrell Bank this season: https://ow.ly/A7qt50XAMJF
December 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
As we ramp up our very Merry Cosmos programme of winter events, enjoy this throwback snapshot from one of our Explainers, Rachael! ❄️✨
Discover everything happening at Jodrell Bank this season: https://ow.ly/A7qt50XAMJF
Discover everything happening at Jodrell Bank this season: https://ow.ly/A7qt50XAMJF
Have a little astronaut with a birthday around the corner? Give them an out-of-this-world party at the home of the UK’s largest radio telescope! 🎂
Suitable for ages 7-9. Plan your mission today: https://ow.ly/wVsX50XA1N6
*Limited slots for Jan-Feb. Book now for guaranteed availability.
Suitable for ages 7-9. Plan your mission today: https://ow.ly/wVsX50XA1N6
*Limited slots for Jan-Feb. Book now for guaranteed availability.
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Have a little astronaut with a birthday around the corner? Give them an out-of-this-world party at the home of the UK’s largest radio telescope! 🎂
Suitable for ages 7-9. Plan your mission today: https://ow.ly/wVsX50XA1N6
*Limited slots for Jan-Feb. Book now for guaranteed availability.
Suitable for ages 7-9. Plan your mission today: https://ow.ly/wVsX50XA1N6
*Limited slots for Jan-Feb. Book now for guaranteed availability.
With the Christmas shopping season around the corner, why not drop by the Jodrell Bank Shop?
All proceeds are reinvested into our work, allowing us to share our research with even more people. Plus, it's free to enter without admission to the rest of the site, perfect if you’re just passing by! 🎁
All proceeds are reinvested into our work, allowing us to share our research with even more people. Plus, it's free to enter without admission to the rest of the site, perfect if you’re just passing by! 🎁
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
With the Christmas shopping season around the corner, why not drop by the Jodrell Bank Shop?
All proceeds are reinvested into our work, allowing us to share our research with even more people. Plus, it's free to enter without admission to the rest of the site, perfect if you’re just passing by! 🎁
All proceeds are reinvested into our work, allowing us to share our research with even more people. Plus, it's free to enter without admission to the rest of the site, perfect if you’re just passing by! 🎁
Ever wondered what it’s like to be an astronomer who spots something new in the night sky? Join Professor René Breton in this unique, ‘choose-your-own adventure’ Lovell Lecture, as you experience the thrill of uncovering cosmic mysteries first hand! 🔭
🎟️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/7uU450XwMql
🎟️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/7uU450XwMql
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Ever wondered what it’s like to be an astronomer who spots something new in the night sky? Join Professor René Breton in this unique, ‘choose-your-own adventure’ Lovell Lecture, as you experience the thrill of uncovering cosmic mysteries first hand! 🔭
🎟️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/7uU450XwMql
🎟️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/7uU450XwMql
It’s been a wonderful afternoon celebrating in the lead up to the Observatory’s 80th anniversary this December, joined by current staff, alumni, researchers, and special friends of Jodrell Bank both old and new! 💫
#JodrellAt80
#JodrellAt80
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It’s been a wonderful afternoon celebrating in the lead up to the Observatory’s 80th anniversary this December, joined by current staff, alumni, researchers, and special friends of Jodrell Bank both old and new! 💫
#JodrellAt80
#JodrellAt80
🎟️ Last chance to get livestream tickets!
Travel back in time in this Thursday's Heritage Lecture, where Professor Tim O'Brien, Director of Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, will share the fascinating – and unlikely – story of how the observatory came to be: https://ow.ly/Fgu350Xq3iv
Travel back in time in this Thursday's Heritage Lecture, where Professor Tim O'Brien, Director of Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, will share the fascinating – and unlikely – story of how the observatory came to be: https://ow.ly/Fgu350Xq3iv
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🎟️ Last chance to get livestream tickets!
Travel back in time in this Thursday's Heritage Lecture, where Professor Tim O'Brien, Director of Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, will share the fascinating – and unlikely – story of how the observatory came to be: https://ow.ly/Fgu350Xq3iv
Travel back in time in this Thursday's Heritage Lecture, where Professor Tim O'Brien, Director of Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, will share the fascinating – and unlikely – story of how the observatory came to be: https://ow.ly/Fgu350Xq3iv
Look out for our Director, @proftimob.bsky.social, on the BBC Breakfast sofa tomorrow morning, where he’ll be chatting about our exciting collaboration with award-winning musician @hannahpeel.bsky.social – all part of our 80th anniversary celebrations!
November 6, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Look out for our Director, @proftimob.bsky.social, on the BBC Breakfast sofa tomorrow morning, where he’ll be chatting about our exciting collaboration with award-winning musician @hannahpeel.bsky.social – all part of our 80th anniversary celebrations!
We’re delighted that our Space Dome is one of the livestream venues for this year’s Christmas Lectures, hosted by the prestigious Royal Institution.
Watch Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explore the breakthroughs that have transformed our understanding of the Universe: https://ow.ly/xMq150XnbSG
Watch Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explore the breakthroughs that have transformed our understanding of the Universe: https://ow.ly/xMq150XnbSG
November 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We’re delighted that our Space Dome is one of the livestream venues for this year’s Christmas Lectures, hosted by the prestigious Royal Institution.
Watch Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explore the breakthroughs that have transformed our understanding of the Universe: https://ow.ly/xMq150XnbSG
Watch Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explore the breakthroughs that have transformed our understanding of the Universe: https://ow.ly/xMq150XnbSG
❄️ Winter opening hours!
From tomorrow (Tues 4 November), we'll be shifting to our winter opening hours, 10.00 - 16.00, with last entry at 15.00.
Looking for cosy events to get you in the seasonal spirit? Our festive programme kicks off this month: https://ow.ly/7QB550XlRy8
📸: Christian Knight.
From tomorrow (Tues 4 November), we'll be shifting to our winter opening hours, 10.00 - 16.00, with last entry at 15.00.
Looking for cosy events to get you in the seasonal spirit? Our festive programme kicks off this month: https://ow.ly/7QB550XlRy8
📸: Christian Knight.
November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
❄️ Winter opening hours!
From tomorrow (Tues 4 November), we'll be shifting to our winter opening hours, 10.00 - 16.00, with last entry at 15.00.
Looking for cosy events to get you in the seasonal spirit? Our festive programme kicks off this month: https://ow.ly/7QB550XlRy8
📸: Christian Knight.
From tomorrow (Tues 4 November), we'll be shifting to our winter opening hours, 10.00 - 16.00, with last entry at 15.00.
Looking for cosy events to get you in the seasonal spirit? Our festive programme kicks off this month: https://ow.ly/7QB550XlRy8
📸: Christian Knight.
🔭 Did you know that the Lovell’s reflecting surface is 76 metres (250 feet) in diameter?
To learn more about what it's exploring, visit us this Half Term and enjoy interactive exhibitions, live shows, and friendly Explainers sharing the stories behind this incredible telescope.
📸: Andrew Brooks
To learn more about what it's exploring, visit us this Half Term and enjoy interactive exhibitions, live shows, and friendly Explainers sharing the stories behind this incredible telescope.
📸: Andrew Brooks
October 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🔭 Did you know that the Lovell’s reflecting surface is 76 metres (250 feet) in diameter?
To learn more about what it's exploring, visit us this Half Term and enjoy interactive exhibitions, live shows, and friendly Explainers sharing the stories behind this incredible telescope.
📸: Andrew Brooks
To learn more about what it's exploring, visit us this Half Term and enjoy interactive exhibitions, live shows, and friendly Explainers sharing the stories behind this incredible telescope.
📸: Andrew Brooks
Looking for something a little different to wrap up the year with your team? 🎄
This festive season, we're opening up a limited number of dates for company Christmas parties at Jodrell Bank!
✨ Find out more: https://ow.ly/Qzzp50Xgkxc
This festive season, we're opening up a limited number of dates for company Christmas parties at Jodrell Bank!
✨ Find out more: https://ow.ly/Qzzp50Xgkxc
October 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Looking for something a little different to wrap up the year with your team? 🎄
This festive season, we're opening up a limited number of dates for company Christmas parties at Jodrell Bank!
✨ Find out more: https://ow.ly/Qzzp50Xgkxc
This festive season, we're opening up a limited number of dates for company Christmas parties at Jodrell Bank!
✨ Find out more: https://ow.ly/Qzzp50Xgkxc
❄️ There’s a chill in the air, the nights are drawing in, and the festive season is just around the corner...
Need some cosy events to get you in the spirit? Let the stars align with our magical winter programme: https://ow.ly/wN7g50XcYkY
📸: Dr Anthony Holloway
#JodrellBank
Need some cosy events to get you in the spirit? Let the stars align with our magical winter programme: https://ow.ly/wN7g50XcYkY
📸: Dr Anthony Holloway
#JodrellBank
October 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
❄️ There’s a chill in the air, the nights are drawing in, and the festive season is just around the corner...
Need some cosy events to get you in the spirit? Let the stars align with our magical winter programme: https://ow.ly/wN7g50XcYkY
📸: Dr Anthony Holloway
#JodrellBank
Need some cosy events to get you in the spirit? Let the stars align with our magical winter programme: https://ow.ly/wN7g50XcYkY
📸: Dr Anthony Holloway
#JodrellBank
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Tim O’Brien as the new Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement.
🔗 Find out more: https://ow.ly/eE1W50XbbtJ
#JodrellBank
🔗 Find out more: https://ow.ly/eE1W50XbbtJ
#JodrellBank
October 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Tim O’Brien as the new Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement.
🔗 Find out more: https://ow.ly/eE1W50XbbtJ
#JodrellBank
🔗 Find out more: https://ow.ly/eE1W50XbbtJ
#JodrellBank
Ready to orbit into October half term?
🧪 Mind-blowing experiments in our explosive science show
🚀 An immersive mission to Mars in our brand-new Space Dome film
🔭 Plus cosmic crafts, Telescope Talks, hands-on exhibits, and so much more: https://ow.ly/4PKu50X9e8I
#JodrellBank
🧪 Mind-blowing experiments in our explosive science show
🚀 An immersive mission to Mars in our brand-new Space Dome film
🔭 Plus cosmic crafts, Telescope Talks, hands-on exhibits, and so much more: https://ow.ly/4PKu50X9e8I
#JodrellBank
October 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Ready to orbit into October half term?
🧪 Mind-blowing experiments in our explosive science show
🚀 An immersive mission to Mars in our brand-new Space Dome film
🔭 Plus cosmic crafts, Telescope Talks, hands-on exhibits, and so much more: https://ow.ly/4PKu50X9e8I
#JodrellBank
🧪 Mind-blowing experiments in our explosive science show
🚀 An immersive mission to Mars in our brand-new Space Dome film
🔭 Plus cosmic crafts, Telescope Talks, hands-on exhibits, and so much more: https://ow.ly/4PKu50X9e8I
#JodrellBank
📹 Last chance to get your livestream tickets to Professor Chris Lintott’s upcoming lecture exploring the fascinating world of interstellar objects!
Learn about 3I/ATLAS, a small comet from a part of the galaxy never before seen up close: https://ow.ly/rw1O50X7R6U
Learn about 3I/ATLAS, a small comet from a part of the galaxy never before seen up close: https://ow.ly/rw1O50X7R6U
October 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
📹 Last chance to get your livestream tickets to Professor Chris Lintott’s upcoming lecture exploring the fascinating world of interstellar objects!
Learn about 3I/ATLAS, a small comet from a part of the galaxy never before seen up close: https://ow.ly/rw1O50X7R6U
Learn about 3I/ATLAS, a small comet from a part of the galaxy never before seen up close: https://ow.ly/rw1O50X7R6U