Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics

Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics comprises research activities in astronomy and astrophysics at The University of Manchester, the world leading facilities of the Jodrell Bank Observatory, the e-MERLIN/VLBI National Facility and the Project Development Office of the Square Kilometre Array. The Jodrell Bank Observatory site also welcomes visitors to the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre.

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Sir Bernard Lovell

Sir Bernard Lovell

It is with regret that we announce that Sir Bernard Lovell OBE FRS died on the 6th August 2012 at the age of 98.

Artist's impression of the SKA

Square Kilometre Array

An International radiotelescope for the 21st century

Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics hosts the global headquarters of the world's next generation radio telescope, the €1.5bn Square Kilometre Array (SKA).

Planck

Planck Satellite

Planck unveils wonders of the Universe

The first results from ESA's Planck satellite have been released, looking at the coolest objects within our Universe.

Image of the Double Quasar obtained by the e-MERLIN telescope array

e-MERLIN First Image

This dramatic image is the first to be produced by e-MERLIN, a powerful new array of radio telescopes linked across the UK.

Artist's impression of the admissions building CREDIT: University of Manchester & Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios

Funding for new 'live science' visitor centre

The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and the Northwest European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) today confirmed funding of £3.1 million to kick-start the development of a new Science Discovery Centre.

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