Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory

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Jodrell Bank Observatory is a renowned research facility located in Cheshire, known for its significant contributions to the field of astronomy, particularly in the study of galaxies, star formation, and planets beyond the solar system. The observatory's Lovell telescope, a Grade I-listed structure, is a prized instrument among astronomers, offering unparalleled views of the universe. The potential loss of funding for the observatory's network of radio telescopes has sparked widespread concern among the scientific community and beyond, prompting a diverse group of prominent figures to speak out in its defence.

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The Guardian

Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory

New Order and Simon Armitage among more than 100 signatories to criticise ‘foolish and shortsighted’ cuts More than 100 artists, writers and scientists have called for the UK government to save the “world’s clearest eyes on the sky”, after funding for thenetwork of radio telescopes at Jodrell Bank Observatory was slashed. New Order, the Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and the poet laureate, Simon Armitage, are amon…