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
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Fuel your curiosity this February Half Term with Jodrell's free, daily science show, new stamp trail, cosmic crafts, and more! 🧪
📆 14 – 22 Feb. Save 10% when you book online: https://ow.ly/L1Qp50Y08t6
#FebruaryHalfTerm #JodrellBank
📆 14 – 22 Feb. Save 10% when you book online: https://ow.ly/L1Qp50Y08t6
#FebruaryHalfTerm #JodrellBank
🛰️ Though largely invisible to the naked eye, over 12,000 operational satellites currently circle Earth, delivering countless essential services. Yet with launches accelerating at an unexpected rate, we face the question – how can we ensure a sustainable space future?
🎟️ https://ow.ly/7JHs50Y9V3O
🎟️ https://ow.ly/7JHs50Y9V3O
February 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
🛰️ Though largely invisible to the naked eye, over 12,000 operational satellites currently circle Earth, delivering countless essential services. Yet with launches accelerating at an unexpected rate, we face the question – how can we ensure a sustainable space future?
🎟️ https://ow.ly/7JHs50Y9V3O
🎟️ https://ow.ly/7JHs50Y9V3O
🌙 On this day in Jodrell’s history...
In 1966, the first close-up photographs of the lunar surface - taken by the Soviet #Luna9 spacecraft - were received at Jodrell Bank, with help from an early type of facsimile machine (a picture receiver) borrowed from the Daily Express newspaper.
📸: JBO / UoM
In 1966, the first close-up photographs of the lunar surface - taken by the Soviet #Luna9 spacecraft - were received at Jodrell Bank, with help from an early type of facsimile machine (a picture receiver) borrowed from the Daily Express newspaper.
📸: JBO / UoM
February 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
🌙 On this day in Jodrell’s history...
In 1966, the first close-up photographs of the lunar surface - taken by the Soviet #Luna9 spacecraft - were received at Jodrell Bank, with help from an early type of facsimile machine (a picture receiver) borrowed from the Daily Express newspaper.
📸: JBO / UoM
In 1966, the first close-up photographs of the lunar surface - taken by the Soviet #Luna9 spacecraft - were received at Jodrell Bank, with help from an early type of facsimile machine (a picture receiver) borrowed from the Daily Express newspaper.
📸: JBO / UoM
Soon, humanity will return to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo missions – but why go back?
In our next Lovell Lecture, Prof. Katherine Joy and Dr Simeon Barber, hosted by Prof. Tim O'Brien, will discuss the challenges and motivations of returning to the Moon: https://ow.ly/EXnW50Y5Ho3
In our next Lovell Lecture, Prof. Katherine Joy and Dr Simeon Barber, hosted by Prof. Tim O'Brien, will discuss the challenges and motivations of returning to the Moon: https://ow.ly/EXnW50Y5Ho3
January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Soon, humanity will return to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo missions – but why go back?
In our next Lovell Lecture, Prof. Katherine Joy and Dr Simeon Barber, hosted by Prof. Tim O'Brien, will discuss the challenges and motivations of returning to the Moon: https://ow.ly/EXnW50Y5Ho3
In our next Lovell Lecture, Prof. Katherine Joy and Dr Simeon Barber, hosted by Prof. Tim O'Brien, will discuss the challenges and motivations of returning to the Moon: https://ow.ly/EXnW50Y5Ho3
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At @jodrellbank.bsky.social for the opening of #cosmicthreads and @annekellytextiles.bsky.social commission piece for the 80th anniversary - go and see it and of course the iconic radio telescope
January 23, 2026 at 10:13 PM
At @jodrellbank.bsky.social for the opening of #cosmicthreads and @annekellytextiles.bsky.social commission piece for the 80th anniversary - go and see it and of course the iconic radio telescope
💫 February Half Term is nearly here!
Blast off with daily #Artemis themed science shows (included with admission), search the Cheshire countryside with our new Mission Explore stamp trail, and enjoy interactive exhibitions and immersive Space Dome shows.
🔗See what’s on: https://ow.ly/3Lk750Y4WPF
Blast off with daily #Artemis themed science shows (included with admission), search the Cheshire countryside with our new Mission Explore stamp trail, and enjoy interactive exhibitions and immersive Space Dome shows.
🔗See what’s on: https://ow.ly/3Lk750Y4WPF
January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
💫 February Half Term is nearly here!
Blast off with daily #Artemis themed science shows (included with admission), search the Cheshire countryside with our new Mission Explore stamp trail, and enjoy interactive exhibitions and immersive Space Dome shows.
🔗See what’s on: https://ow.ly/3Lk750Y4WPF
Blast off with daily #Artemis themed science shows (included with admission), search the Cheshire countryside with our new Mission Explore stamp trail, and enjoy interactive exhibitions and immersive Space Dome shows.
🔗See what’s on: https://ow.ly/3Lk750Y4WPF
Why explore our nearest neighbour? 🌙
In this special #LovellLecture, join our expert panel for an evening of insights as we examine the science, motivations, and challenges of returning humans to the Moon – and why returning there is about far more than simply going back: https://ow.ly/7aqy50Y1c9e
In this special #LovellLecture, join our expert panel for an evening of insights as we examine the science, motivations, and challenges of returning humans to the Moon – and why returning there is about far more than simply going back: https://ow.ly/7aqy50Y1c9e
January 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Why explore our nearest neighbour? 🌙
In this special #LovellLecture, join our expert panel for an evening of insights as we examine the science, motivations, and challenges of returning humans to the Moon – and why returning there is about far more than simply going back: https://ow.ly/7aqy50Y1c9e
In this special #LovellLecture, join our expert panel for an evening of insights as we examine the science, motivations, and challenges of returning humans to the Moon – and why returning there is about far more than simply going back: https://ow.ly/7aqy50Y1c9e
Fuel your curiosity this February Half Term with Jodrell's free, daily science show, new stamp trail, cosmic crafts, and more! 🧪
📆 14 – 22 Feb. Save 10% when you book online: https://ow.ly/L1Qp50Y08t6
#FebruaryHalfTerm #JodrellBank
📆 14 – 22 Feb. Save 10% when you book online: https://ow.ly/L1Qp50Y08t6
#FebruaryHalfTerm #JodrellBank
January 20, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Fuel your curiosity this February Half Term with Jodrell's free, daily science show, new stamp trail, cosmic crafts, and more! 🧪
📆 14 – 22 Feb. Save 10% when you book online: https://ow.ly/L1Qp50Y08t6
#FebruaryHalfTerm #JodrellBank
📆 14 – 22 Feb. Save 10% when you book online: https://ow.ly/L1Qp50Y08t6
#FebruaryHalfTerm #JodrellBank
🌙 One step closer to the moon!
In a milestone for NASA’s upcoming lunar missions, the Artemis II rocket reached its launch pad this weekend.
Read more: www.nasa.gov/blogs/missio...
📸: NASA/Keegan Barber
#Artemis #ArtemisII
In a milestone for NASA’s upcoming lunar missions, the Artemis II rocket reached its launch pad this weekend.
Read more: www.nasa.gov/blogs/missio...
📸: NASA/Keegan Barber
#Artemis #ArtemisII
January 19, 2026 at 12:42 PM
🌙 One step closer to the moon!
In a milestone for NASA’s upcoming lunar missions, the Artemis II rocket reached its launch pad this weekend.
Read more: www.nasa.gov/blogs/missio...
📸: NASA/Keegan Barber
#Artemis #ArtemisII
In a milestone for NASA’s upcoming lunar missions, the Artemis II rocket reached its launch pad this weekend.
Read more: www.nasa.gov/blogs/missio...
📸: NASA/Keegan Barber
#Artemis #ArtemisII
🔭 Reminder that, from 18-20 January, you will be unable to purchase tickets online whilst we make essential updates to our ticketing website.
Visitors are still welcome to come and purchase tickets on the door – we look forward to welcoming you on a mission to Jodrell very soon! ✨
Visitors are still welcome to come and purchase tickets on the door – we look forward to welcoming you on a mission to Jodrell very soon! ✨
January 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
🔭 Reminder that, from 18-20 January, you will be unable to purchase tickets online whilst we make essential updates to our ticketing website.
Visitors are still welcome to come and purchase tickets on the door – we look forward to welcoming you on a mission to Jodrell very soon! ✨
Visitors are still welcome to come and purchase tickets on the door – we look forward to welcoming you on a mission to Jodrell very soon! ✨
📣 Planning a mission to Jodrell Bank soon?
Please note that we are making updates to our ticketing system across 18–20 January: https://ow.ly/NWjJ50XWf7N
#JodrellBank
Please note that we are making updates to our ticketing system across 18–20 January: https://ow.ly/NWjJ50XWf7N
#JodrellBank
January 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
📣 Planning a mission to Jodrell Bank soon?
Please note that we are making updates to our ticketing system across 18–20 January: https://ow.ly/NWjJ50XWf7N
#JodrellBank
Please note that we are making updates to our ticketing system across 18–20 January: https://ow.ly/NWjJ50XWf7N
#JodrellBank
New year, new job? 💫
If you've ever fancied making an impact at a UNESCO World Heritage Site, now’s your chance! We have a range of exciting opportunities on the University of Manchester and Jodrell Bank websites: https://ow.ly/3aJu50XVpK4
#Hiring #JodrellBank
If you've ever fancied making an impact at a UNESCO World Heritage Site, now’s your chance! We have a range of exciting opportunities on the University of Manchester and Jodrell Bank websites: https://ow.ly/3aJu50XVpK4
#Hiring #JodrellBank
January 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
New year, new job? 💫
If you've ever fancied making an impact at a UNESCO World Heritage Site, now’s your chance! We have a range of exciting opportunities on the University of Manchester and Jodrell Bank websites: https://ow.ly/3aJu50XVpK4
#Hiring #JodrellBank
If you've ever fancied making an impact at a UNESCO World Heritage Site, now’s your chance! We have a range of exciting opportunities on the University of Manchester and Jodrell Bank websites: https://ow.ly/3aJu50XVpK4
#Hiring #JodrellBank
After a busy few days of getting launch-ready for the New Year, we’re delighted to share that we are back open from this weekend onwards! 🔭✨
We look forward to welcoming you to our slice of the Solar System.
📸: Dr Anthony Holloway
We look forward to welcoming you to our slice of the Solar System.
📸: Dr Anthony Holloway
January 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
After a busy few days of getting launch-ready for the New Year, we’re delighted to share that we are back open from this weekend onwards! 🔭✨
We look forward to welcoming you to our slice of the Solar System.
📸: Dr Anthony Holloway
We look forward to welcoming you to our slice of the Solar System.
📸: Dr Anthony Holloway
🎟️ Extra tickets released due to popular demand!
Join Professor René Breton in a unique, ‘choose-your-own-adventure' Lovell Lecture, where you will have the opportunity to investigate an astronomical transient: https://ow.ly/bxlA50XTkkW
#LovellLecture #JodrellBank
Join Professor René Breton in a unique, ‘choose-your-own-adventure' Lovell Lecture, where you will have the opportunity to investigate an astronomical transient: https://ow.ly/bxlA50XTkkW
#LovellLecture #JodrellBank
January 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
🎟️ Extra tickets released due to popular demand!
Join Professor René Breton in a unique, ‘choose-your-own-adventure' Lovell Lecture, where you will have the opportunity to investigate an astronomical transient: https://ow.ly/bxlA50XTkkW
#LovellLecture #JodrellBank
Join Professor René Breton in a unique, ‘choose-your-own-adventure' Lovell Lecture, where you will have the opportunity to investigate an astronomical transient: https://ow.ly/bxlA50XTkkW
#LovellLecture #JodrellBank
Want to level-up your astrophotography in 2026? 📸
Our 'Next Steps Astrophotography’ evening offers tips and techniques to create breath-taking images of the sky!
This classroom-based session features a lecture from Dr Anthony Holloway, plus demos of industry software: https://ow.ly/CkBx50XSOeN
Our 'Next Steps Astrophotography’ evening offers tips and techniques to create breath-taking images of the sky!
This classroom-based session features a lecture from Dr Anthony Holloway, plus demos of industry software: https://ow.ly/CkBx50XSOeN
January 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Want to level-up your astrophotography in 2026? 📸
Our 'Next Steps Astrophotography’ evening offers tips and techniques to create breath-taking images of the sky!
This classroom-based session features a lecture from Dr Anthony Holloway, plus demos of industry software: https://ow.ly/CkBx50XSOeN
Our 'Next Steps Astrophotography’ evening offers tips and techniques to create breath-taking images of the sky!
This classroom-based session features a lecture from Dr Anthony Holloway, plus demos of industry software: https://ow.ly/CkBx50XSOeN
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The end of a snowy day at Jodrell Bank Observatory with a view of the Sun setting behind the Lovell Telescope.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:39 PM
The end of a snowy day at Jodrell Bank Observatory with a view of the Sun setting behind the Lovell Telescope.
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Ever dreamed of being a professional astronomer? Is your New Year’s resolution to spend more time searching the sky? Our latest Lovell Lecture is for you! 💫
Join Professor René Breton in a ‘choose-your-own adventure’ evening, where you'll step into an astronomer’s shoes: https://ow.ly/yXyf50XLwp6
Join Professor René Breton in a ‘choose-your-own adventure’ evening, where you'll step into an astronomer’s shoes: https://ow.ly/yXyf50XLwp6
January 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Ever dreamed of being a professional astronomer? Is your New Year’s resolution to spend more time searching the sky? Our latest Lovell Lecture is for you! 💫
Join Professor René Breton in a ‘choose-your-own adventure’ evening, where you'll step into an astronomer’s shoes: https://ow.ly/yXyf50XLwp6
Join Professor René Breton in a ‘choose-your-own adventure’ evening, where you'll step into an astronomer’s shoes: https://ow.ly/yXyf50XLwp6
🎉 Happy New Year from the entire Jodrell Bank crew!
From cosmic community projects and cultural events, to ground-breaking science and unforgettable family fun, thank you to everyone who has been a part of making 2025 so stellar.🔭
#HappyNewYear #2026 #JodrellBank
From cosmic community projects and cultural events, to ground-breaking science and unforgettable family fun, thank you to everyone who has been a part of making 2025 so stellar.🔭
#HappyNewYear #2026 #JodrellBank
December 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🎉 Happy New Year from the entire Jodrell Bank crew!
From cosmic community projects and cultural events, to ground-breaking science and unforgettable family fun, thank you to everyone who has been a part of making 2025 so stellar.🔭
#HappyNewYear #2026 #JodrellBank
From cosmic community projects and cultural events, to ground-breaking science and unforgettable family fun, thank you to everyone who has been a part of making 2025 so stellar.🔭
#HappyNewYear #2026 #JodrellBank
📣 A reminder that we’ll be closed for essential maintenance and staff training from 5-9 January, allowing us to ensure that we are launch-ready for the New Year!
We can’t wait to welcome you back to our slice of the Solar System soon.
📸: Our Exhibition Manager, Christian Knight.
#JodrellBank
We can’t wait to welcome you back to our slice of the Solar System soon.
📸: Our Exhibition Manager, Christian Knight.
#JodrellBank
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
📣 A reminder that we’ll be closed for essential maintenance and staff training from 5-9 January, allowing us to ensure that we are launch-ready for the New Year!
We can’t wait to welcome you back to our slice of the Solar System soon.
📸: Our Exhibition Manager, Christian Knight.
#JodrellBank
We can’t wait to welcome you back to our slice of the Solar System soon.
📸: Our Exhibition Manager, Christian Knight.
#JodrellBank
Looking for sweet treats to warm you up this holiday season? ☕
Pop into one of our two cafés and discover that we aren’t just famous for the big dish – we’ve got plenty of small dishes, snacks, and treats to enjoy too!
#JodrellBank
Pop into one of our two cafés and discover that we aren’t just famous for the big dish – we’ve got plenty of small dishes, snacks, and treats to enjoy too!
#JodrellBank
December 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Looking for sweet treats to warm you up this holiday season? ☕
Pop into one of our two cafés and discover that we aren’t just famous for the big dish – we’ve got plenty of small dishes, snacks, and treats to enjoy too!
#JodrellBank
Pop into one of our two cafés and discover that we aren’t just famous for the big dish – we’ve got plenty of small dishes, snacks, and treats to enjoy too!
#JodrellBank
Merry Cosmos to all those who celebrate from the #JodrellBank crew! ✨
To mark the occasion, we’re spotlighting NGC 2264 – a cluster of young stars between one and five million years old – otherwise known as the ‘Christmas tree cluster’... 🎄
Image credit: https://ow.ly/8XyU50XLvaQ
To mark the occasion, we’re spotlighting NGC 2264 – a cluster of young stars between one and five million years old – otherwise known as the ‘Christmas tree cluster’... 🎄
Image credit: https://ow.ly/8XyU50XLvaQ
December 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Merry Cosmos to all those who celebrate from the #JodrellBank crew! ✨
To mark the occasion, we’re spotlighting NGC 2264 – a cluster of young stars between one and five million years old – otherwise known as the ‘Christmas tree cluster’... 🎄
Image credit: https://ow.ly/8XyU50XLvaQ
To mark the occasion, we’re spotlighting NGC 2264 – a cluster of young stars between one and five million years old – otherwise known as the ‘Christmas tree cluster’... 🎄
Image credit: https://ow.ly/8XyU50XLvaQ
If you’re looking for something to inspire and engage little astronauts this winter break, we’ve got you covered!
Join Ted the bear and his trusty companion Plant on a sing-along journey across the Solar System, packed with music and interactive fun: https://ow.ly/9kxN50XLuM6
Join Ted the bear and his trusty companion Plant on a sing-along journey across the Solar System, packed with music and interactive fun: https://ow.ly/9kxN50XLuM6
December 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If you’re looking for something to inspire and engage little astronauts this winter break, we’ve got you covered!
Join Ted the bear and his trusty companion Plant on a sing-along journey across the Solar System, packed with music and interactive fun: https://ow.ly/9kxN50XLuM6
Join Ted the bear and his trusty companion Plant on a sing-along journey across the Solar System, packed with music and interactive fun: https://ow.ly/9kxN50XLuM6
From last-minute Christmas shopping and seasonal treats in the café, to frosty countryside walks and hands-on science, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained throughout the holidays at Jodrell: https://ow.ly/weah50XLup5 🔭
#JodrellBank
#JodrellBank
December 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
From last-minute Christmas shopping and seasonal treats in the café, to frosty countryside walks and hands-on science, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained throughout the holidays at Jodrell: https://ow.ly/weah50XLup5 🔭
#JodrellBank
#JodrellBank
Jodrell Bank Festive Opening Hours ❄️
We’ll be opening for an extra day on 22 December, before closing for the winter holidays on 24–26 December and 1 January.
Please note that we’ll also be closed from 5–9 January as we prepare the site for a brand-new year of cosmic adventure.
We’ll be opening for an extra day on 22 December, before closing for the winter holidays on 24–26 December and 1 January.
Please note that we’ll also be closed from 5–9 January as we prepare the site for a brand-new year of cosmic adventure.
December 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Jodrell Bank Festive Opening Hours ❄️
We’ll be opening for an extra day on 22 December, before closing for the winter holidays on 24–26 December and 1 January.
Please note that we’ll also be closed from 5–9 January as we prepare the site for a brand-new year of cosmic adventure.
We’ll be opening for an extra day on 22 December, before closing for the winter holidays on 24–26 December and 1 January.
Please note that we’ll also be closed from 5–9 January as we prepare the site for a brand-new year of cosmic adventure.
Fun, family theatre this weekend! 🎭
Kick off the holidays with a marvellous, mousey show packed with puppetry – brought to Jodrell Bank by Goofus Theatre! Join a curious mouse on a journey into the vastness of space, where there’s plenty of adventure to be found: https://ow.ly/VjB450XJucN
Kick off the holidays with a marvellous, mousey show packed with puppetry – brought to Jodrell Bank by Goofus Theatre! Join a curious mouse on a journey into the vastness of space, where there’s plenty of adventure to be found: https://ow.ly/VjB450XJucN
December 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Fun, family theatre this weekend! 🎭
Kick off the holidays with a marvellous, mousey show packed with puppetry – brought to Jodrell Bank by Goofus Theatre! Join a curious mouse on a journey into the vastness of space, where there’s plenty of adventure to be found: https://ow.ly/VjB450XJucN
Kick off the holidays with a marvellous, mousey show packed with puppetry – brought to Jodrell Bank by Goofus Theatre! Join a curious mouse on a journey into the vastness of space, where there’s plenty of adventure to be found: https://ow.ly/VjB450XJucN
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]