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
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
✨ On this day 68 years ago (4 October), the Soviet Union launched #Sputnik 1: the world’s first artificial satellite. Orbiting Earth approx. every 98 minutes, it marked a pivotal moment in the Space Race and a defining chapter in the history of Jodrell Bank.
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/q7fG50X60FS
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/q7fG50X60FS
October 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
✨ On this day 68 years ago (4 October), the Soviet Union launched #Sputnik 1: the world’s first artificial satellite. Orbiting Earth approx. every 98 minutes, it marked a pivotal moment in the Space Race and a defining chapter in the history of Jodrell Bank.
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/q7fG50X60FS
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/q7fG50X60FS
All you need is Lovell! 🔭💜
Planning a visit this October? Book your tickets online and enjoy 10% off admission! Plus, every ticket is now an annual pass, giving you unlimited access to watch the seasons change in our beautiful 35 acres of Cheshire countryside.
🔗 See what’s on: ow.ly/eZHG50X5tZl
Planning a visit this October? Book your tickets online and enjoy 10% off admission! Plus, every ticket is now an annual pass, giving you unlimited access to watch the seasons change in our beautiful 35 acres of Cheshire countryside.
🔗 See what’s on: ow.ly/eZHG50X5tZl
October 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
All you need is Lovell! 🔭💜
Planning a visit this October? Book your tickets online and enjoy 10% off admission! Plus, every ticket is now an annual pass, giving you unlimited access to watch the seasons change in our beautiful 35 acres of Cheshire countryside.
🔗 See what’s on: ow.ly/eZHG50X5tZl
Planning a visit this October? Book your tickets online and enjoy 10% off admission! Plus, every ticket is now an annual pass, giving you unlimited access to watch the seasons change in our beautiful 35 acres of Cheshire countryside.
🔗 See what’s on: ow.ly/eZHG50X5tZl
🎵 Bluedot headliner Hannah Peel returns to #JodrellBank for an exclusive evening of music and discussion!
In conversation with Prof. Tim O’Brien, this event fuses science and storytelling to explore new ways of understanding the Universe through sound.
🎟️ www.jodrellbank.net/events/in-co...
In conversation with Prof. Tim O’Brien, this event fuses science and storytelling to explore new ways of understanding the Universe through sound.
🎟️ www.jodrellbank.net/events/in-co...
September 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🎵 Bluedot headliner Hannah Peel returns to #JodrellBank for an exclusive evening of music and discussion!
In conversation with Prof. Tim O’Brien, this event fuses science and storytelling to explore new ways of understanding the Universe through sound.
🎟️ www.jodrellbank.net/events/in-co...
In conversation with Prof. Tim O’Brien, this event fuses science and storytelling to explore new ways of understanding the Universe through sound.
🎟️ www.jodrellbank.net/events/in-co...
🧵 There’s only one week left to submit your textile square for our Cosmic Threads quilt!
We’ve been truly blown away by the submissions so far; it’s been incredible to witness the shared sense of curiosity and community that #JodrellBank inspires.
🔗 Learn more: www.jodrellbank.net/events/80-ye...
We’ve been truly blown away by the submissions so far; it’s been incredible to witness the shared sense of curiosity and community that #JodrellBank inspires.
🔗 Learn more: www.jodrellbank.net/events/80-ye...
September 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🧵 There’s only one week left to submit your textile square for our Cosmic Threads quilt!
We’ve been truly blown away by the submissions so far; it’s been incredible to witness the shared sense of curiosity and community that #JodrellBank inspires.
🔗 Learn more: www.jodrellbank.net/events/80-ye...
We’ve been truly blown away by the submissions so far; it’s been incredible to witness the shared sense of curiosity and community that #JodrellBank inspires.
🔗 Learn more: www.jodrellbank.net/events/80-ye...
As of Friday, 12 September 2025, Professor Teresa Anderson MBE has embarked on a new journey and stepped down as Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, transitioning into a new advisory role.
🔭 Read more: www.jodrellbank.net/explore/stor...
#JodrellBank #Astronomy #Astrophysics
🔭 Read more: www.jodrellbank.net/explore/stor...
#JodrellBank #Astronomy #Astrophysics
September 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
As of Friday, 12 September 2025, Professor Teresa Anderson MBE has embarked on a new journey and stepped down as Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, transitioning into a new advisory role.
🔭 Read more: www.jodrellbank.net/explore/stor...
#JodrellBank #Astronomy #Astrophysics
🔭 Read more: www.jodrellbank.net/explore/stor...
#JodrellBank #Astronomy #Astrophysics
📸 Ever wanted to photograph the night sky against the most spectacular backdrop in Cheshire?
This November, our Step Into #Astrophotography evenings return! Presented by @anthonyholloway.bsky.social, these sessions share key tips to help you capture the cosmos: www.jodrellbank.net/events/step-...
This November, our Step Into #Astrophotography evenings return! Presented by @anthonyholloway.bsky.social, these sessions share key tips to help you capture the cosmos: www.jodrellbank.net/events/step-...
September 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
📸 Ever wanted to photograph the night sky against the most spectacular backdrop in Cheshire?
This November, our Step Into #Astrophotography evenings return! Presented by @anthonyholloway.bsky.social, these sessions share key tips to help you capture the cosmos: www.jodrellbank.net/events/step-...
This November, our Step Into #Astrophotography evenings return! Presented by @anthonyholloway.bsky.social, these sessions share key tips to help you capture the cosmos: www.jodrellbank.net/events/step-...
🔭 Autumn is drawing in at Jodrell and we have plenty of stellar events to look forward to! From sci fi films to our latest Lovell Lectures, plan your next mission: www.jodrellbank.net/visit/whats-...
*Reminder that we are closed on Thursday 11 September💫
📸 Our Facilities Team Leader, Andrew Cox!
*Reminder that we are closed on Thursday 11 September💫
📸 Our Facilities Team Leader, Andrew Cox!
September 8, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🔭 Autumn is drawing in at Jodrell and we have plenty of stellar events to look forward to! From sci fi films to our latest Lovell Lectures, plan your next mission: www.jodrellbank.net/visit/whats-...
*Reminder that we are closed on Thursday 11 September💫
📸 Our Facilities Team Leader, Andrew Cox!
*Reminder that we are closed on Thursday 11 September💫
📸 Our Facilities Team Leader, Andrew Cox!
📽️ Livestream announcement!
We’re thrilled to announce that due to popular demand, Professor Chris Lintott’s sell-out Lovell Lecture – Interstellar Objects and Other Solar Stories – will be available to watch via livestream.
🗓️ Thursday 9 October, 19.30 - 21.00.
🎟️ ow.ly/1y1i50WRf7A
#JodrellBank
We’re thrilled to announce that due to popular demand, Professor Chris Lintott’s sell-out Lovell Lecture – Interstellar Objects and Other Solar Stories – will be available to watch via livestream.
🗓️ Thursday 9 October, 19.30 - 21.00.
🎟️ ow.ly/1y1i50WRf7A
#JodrellBank
September 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
📽️ Livestream announcement!
We’re thrilled to announce that due to popular demand, Professor Chris Lintott’s sell-out Lovell Lecture – Interstellar Objects and Other Solar Stories – will be available to watch via livestream.
🗓️ Thursday 9 October, 19.30 - 21.00.
🎟️ ow.ly/1y1i50WRf7A
#JodrellBank
We’re thrilled to announce that due to popular demand, Professor Chris Lintott’s sell-out Lovell Lecture – Interstellar Objects and Other Solar Stories – will be available to watch via livestream.
🗓️ Thursday 9 October, 19.30 - 21.00.
🎟️ ow.ly/1y1i50WRf7A
#JodrellBank
📡 Please note that we will be closed for a staff event next Thursday, 11 September! Thank you for your understanding.
See what's on at #JodrellBank over the rest of the month: www.jodrellbank.net/visit/whats-...
#JodrellBank
See what's on at #JodrellBank over the rest of the month: www.jodrellbank.net/visit/whats-...
#JodrellBank
September 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📡 Please note that we will be closed for a staff event next Thursday, 11 September! Thank you for your understanding.
See what's on at #JodrellBank over the rest of the month: www.jodrellbank.net/visit/whats-...
#JodrellBank
See what's on at #JodrellBank over the rest of the month: www.jodrellbank.net/visit/whats-...
#JodrellBank
The iconic Lovell Telescope has long been a gateway to charting the Universe, and now it’s your turn! ✨
From navigating the night sky to counting constellations, get ready to turn your eyes to the skies in a series of evenings celebrating all things #astronomy.
🔭 Book now: ow.ly/KZCR50WP5n3
From navigating the night sky to counting constellations, get ready to turn your eyes to the skies in a series of evenings celebrating all things #astronomy.
🔭 Book now: ow.ly/KZCR50WP5n3
September 1, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The iconic Lovell Telescope has long been a gateway to charting the Universe, and now it’s your turn! ✨
From navigating the night sky to counting constellations, get ready to turn your eyes to the skies in a series of evenings celebrating all things #astronomy.
🔭 Book now: ow.ly/KZCR50WP5n3
From navigating the night sky to counting constellations, get ready to turn your eyes to the skies in a series of evenings celebrating all things #astronomy.
🔭 Book now: ow.ly/KZCR50WP5n3
☄️ In July, a telescope in Chile spotted a mysterious comet named 3I/ATLAS - only the third interstellar object yet detected passing through the Solar System.
Join Prof. Chris Lintott in a #LovellLecture exploring what this object reveals about Earth’s formation: www.jodrellbank.net/events/inter...
Join Prof. Chris Lintott in a #LovellLecture exploring what this object reveals about Earth’s formation: www.jodrellbank.net/events/inter...
August 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
☄️ In July, a telescope in Chile spotted a mysterious comet named 3I/ATLAS - only the third interstellar object yet detected passing through the Solar System.
Join Prof. Chris Lintott in a #LovellLecture exploring what this object reveals about Earth’s formation: www.jodrellbank.net/events/inter...
Join Prof. Chris Lintott in a #LovellLecture exploring what this object reveals about Earth’s formation: www.jodrellbank.net/events/inter...
🔭 Looking Lovell-y!
There’s still time to catch our packed summer programme before 31 August, including a chance to launch your own rocket, discover the secrets of our iconic big dish, and take a trip to the stars in our Space Dome.
All tickets are annual: ow.ly/UeF250WIjjZ
📸: Dr Anthony Holloway
There’s still time to catch our packed summer programme before 31 August, including a chance to launch your own rocket, discover the secrets of our iconic big dish, and take a trip to the stars in our Space Dome.
All tickets are annual: ow.ly/UeF250WIjjZ
📸: Dr Anthony Holloway
August 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🔭 Looking Lovell-y!
There’s still time to catch our packed summer programme before 31 August, including a chance to launch your own rocket, discover the secrets of our iconic big dish, and take a trip to the stars in our Space Dome.
All tickets are annual: ow.ly/UeF250WIjjZ
📸: Dr Anthony Holloway
There’s still time to catch our packed summer programme before 31 August, including a chance to launch your own rocket, discover the secrets of our iconic big dish, and take a trip to the stars in our Space Dome.
All tickets are annual: ow.ly/UeF250WIjjZ
📸: Dr Anthony Holloway