Features
- Sir Bernard Lovell
- Planck First Results
- Lovell Telescope
- e-MERLIN
- SKA Telescope
- New Discovery Centre
- Astrochemistry
- ALMA Fringes
- Pulsars
- Exoplanets
- Active Galaxies
- Cosmology
- The Sun
- Engineering
- PhD Studentships
- Night Sky
- Behind the Scenes
- Podcast
- Sounds of Space
- Arboretum
- Meteor Detector
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.
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.
The Lovell Telescope
Radio eye on the universe
The 76-m Lovell Telescope is the world's third largest, fully-steerable radio telescope and has stood proudly over the plains of Cheshire since 1957.
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.
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).
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.
First fringes with ALMA
A team of astronomers and engineers at the Atacama Large Millimeter Array have made the first observations linking radio signals from two telescopes in the array.
Pulsars
Cosmic Lighthouses
Formed in supernova explosions following the collapse of massive evolved stars, pulsars make superb cosmic clocks which are used to study some of the most extreme physics in the universe.
Exoplanets
The hunt for Earth-2
This is an artists impression of OGLE-2005-BLG-390, a 5 Earth mass planet discovered using the microlensing effect. Find out more about our research on extra-solar planets
Active Galaxies
Active Galaxies are like normal galaxies except their central region is very bright over some or all of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Cosmology
At Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics we study fluctuations in the cosmic microwave background, allowing us to probe the Universe at early times and make deductions about fundamental processes in cosmology.
Our Local Star
Our nearest star may be a familiar sight in the daytime sky but it still holds many mysteries. At Jodrell Bank we study the complex interactions between plasma and magnetic fields in the solar corona.
Engineering
Engineers at Jodrell Bank Observatory needed more than just a jack and a brace when a steel tyre on the famous Lovell radio telescope cracked.
PhD Studentships
We have fully funded STFC fellowships to support PhD students in any area of astrophysics research starting in September. Students interested in being considered for one of these fellowships should apply as soon as possible.
Night Sky
Having trouble finding the Andromeda Galaxy? Wondering where Jupiter is? Ian Morison describes what you can see in the UK night sky this month.
Behind the Scenes
The Control Room is where the duty controller takes responsibility for the giant 76m Lovell Telescope and our other telescopes. Take a virtual behind-the-scenes tour of the observatory.
The Jodcast
Astronomy podcast
A twice-monthly podcast covering all aspects of astronomy including the latest news, what you can see in the current night sky, and interviews with astronomers.
Sounds of Space
In space nobody can hear you scream but that doesn't mean it is totally quiet. As mentioned on BBC Radio 4's Today Programme, Jodrell Bank's Dr Tim O'Brien explored the sounds of the cosmos on an episode of the Jodcast.
Arboretum
Come down to Earth from space and enjoy the Jodrell Bank nature experience. The 35 acre arboretum at the Visitor Centre will open your eyes to the environment and the world of trees.
Meteor Detector
The Jodrell Bank Observatory Meteor Detector detects the ionised trails of meteors as they pass through the upper atmosphere between Jodrell Bank and Spain. The results are displayed live.
