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

If you've never visited #JodrellBank now is the time to go. A brilliant exhibition of remastered images from the #NASA Mercury and Gemini missions by @andysaunders-1.bsky.social is a superb bonus to the permanent displays there. @jodrellbank.bsky.social

🎵 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...

Looking for things to do in Manchester? Explore our must-see cultural gems! 🦖 Manchester Museum – Explore natural history and world cultures. 🎨 The Whitworth – Experience innovative art and exhibitions. ✨ @jodrellbank.bsky.social – Discover the wonders of space and cutting-edge science.

Extremely fortunate to be able to take a team of writers to @jodrellbank.bsky.social, visit the SKAO, learn about the work being done there and even walk on the dish! 📡 Can’t wait to share the end result of this project with you, so watch this space… get it? 🔭🪐

Just got in from @andysaunders-1.bsky.social talk at @jodrellbank.bsky.social about his Gemini & Mercury remastered exhibition. Each photo added little details to the story. Genuinely didn’t expect to get so many new insights on the missions. Also learned about photo stacking!

🧵 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...

A set of images including the first ever selfie taken in space have been restored after years lying locked in a vault in Houston! You can see them @jodrellbank.bsky.social. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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

📸 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-...

🔭 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!

📽️ 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

📡 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

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

☄️ 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...

🔭 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

🔭 Step into history with our behind-the-scenes Southside Tours! These expert-led walking tours offer a rare chance to peek behind the curtain and uncover the inspiring stories that made #JodrellBank the site it is today. 🎟️ Extra dates now available: www.jodrellbank.net/events/south...

☄️The #Perseids are at their peak, and tonight (12 August) from midnight to dawn is one of the best times to catch them! Meteor showers are named after the constellation they appear to originate from, in this case Perseus, visible in the north-eastern sky from Manchester. Let us know what you see!

Today we went to the astonishing Lovell Quinta Arboretum at Swettenham in Cheshire. Created by Sir Bernard Lovell of @jodrellbank.bsky.social fame. Fabulous collection of trees, and so quiet. Highly recommended (there’s a nice pub as well). lovellquintaarboretum.co.uk Highly highly recommended!

✨ Deadline extended! We’ve been blown away by the incredible response so far, so to ensure everyone has a chance to finish their piece, we’re extending the deadline! You now have until 30 September to submit your textile square. Find out more: www.jodrellbank.net/events/80-ye... #JodrellBank

We are saddened by the recent passing of Jim Lovell, a four-time spaceflight veteran, commander of Apollo 13, and a pioneer of space exploration whose legacy continues to inspire so many to this day.

🔭 Look back into history and see where it all began... 2025 marks 80 years since Sir Bernard Lovell first arrived at Jodrell Bank on a cold December morning, interested in discovering whether radar (which he had learnt about during the Second Word War) could be used to study cosmic rays. 🧵[1/3]

🪡 One month left to get involved in Cosmic Threads - our community quilt project celebrating 80 years of Jodrell Bank! For more details and ideas visit: bit.ly/4olVJq8 Image: submission by Philippa Holmes - youngest daughter of Sir Bernard Lovell, first Director and founder of Jodrell Bank.

Congratulations to Professor Michele Dougherty on her appointment as the UK's Astronomer Royal – the first woman to hold the position in its 350-year history! 🔭✨ 🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Astronomy

✨ EYES ON THE SKIES ☄️ Stargazers should keep watch for the Perseid meteor shower, visible from 17 July – 24 August and peaking around 12–13 August. 🔭 #Perseids #MeteorShower

🚀 Looking for summer holiday plans? We’ve got something for space explorers of all ages! Blast off with hands-on rocket-building, get up close with the Lovell in ‘Discover the Dish’, and embark on a journey across the Solar System with a bear named Ted... 🔗 www.jodrellbank.net/events/summe...

🧑‍🚀 On Tuesday 15 July, Jodrell Bank was thrilled to welcome European Space Agency astronaut reserve, John McFall, for an inspiring day of school sessions, thought-provoking talks, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Lovell Telescope… Find out more about his visit: www.jodrellbank.net/explore/stor...

🚀 Know an aspiring rocket scientist? Help them blast off their summer with our brand-new Rocket Lab! Prepare to get hands-on with stomp and air-powered rockets and be wowed by our spectacular ‘whoosh bottle’ demonstration. 🔗 View our school holiday programme: www.jodrellbank.net/events/summe...

📣 The @royalsociety.org Summer Science Exhibition is coming to Jodrell Bank! 🧪 From interactive LED cubes to ground-breaking nanotech, we’re excited to reveal the amazing exhibitors joining us for this hands-on science showcase: www.jodrellbank.net/events/royal... #SummerScience #JodrellBank [🧵1/2]

Congratulations to our collleague Steve Cunnington on his Early Career Award and to the European Pulsar Timing Array, of which we are part, on their Group Achievement Award from the @royalastrosoc.bsky.social this week ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...

Just one week to go until ESA astronaut John McFall joins us for an exciting Lovell Lecture exploring the future of human spaceflight! 🧑‍🚀 🎥 Livestream this sell-out talk from anywhere on the planet: www.jodrellbank.net/events/in-co... @ukspaceagency.bsky.social #JodrellBank

🔭💫 Today marks 6 years since Jodrell Bank was awarded #UNESCO World Heritage Site status! From transforming our understanding of the Universe to inspiring the next generation of scientists, we’re committed to sharing our spirit of curiosity and shared connection to the cosmos.

🧪 Hands-on science, engaging talks, and captivating short films – join us for all of this and more at The ‪Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition at Jodrell Bank this August: www.jodrellbank.net/events/royal... 🗓️ 30-31 August, 2025. #SummerScience #JodrellBank

We believe space is for everyone! 💫 That’s why on the first Sunday of every month, our early openings offer reduced sound levels and adjusted lighting, a relaxed early screening of our free film, and a designated quiet space. 🚀 Find out more: www.jodrellbank.net/events/relax... 🗓️ Sunday 6 July

What a way to celebrate Manchester’s cosmic legacy 🤩 Students from our Physics Society have constructed a remarkable 30,500-piece LEGO model of the iconic Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank. @jodrellbank.bsky.social

Very sorry to report that Sir Francis Graham-Smith, second Director of the observatory and one of the founders of radio astronomy, has passed away aged 102. He was active in research until very recently. We will miss him greatly. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/g...

🔭 Step back in time and explore where it all began… This September, go behind the scenes with our outdoor Southside Tours – an exclusive opportunity to walk the grounds and uncover the pioneering moments that made Jodrell Bank the site it is today. Learn more: www.jodrellbank.net/events/south...

🧑‍🚀 Missed out on tickets to our next Lovell Lecture? Don’t worry! Due to high demand, we're thrilled to share that livestream tickets to our discussion with astronaut John McFall are now available. Hear from one of the most inspiring new voices in space travel: www.jodrellbank.net/events/lovel...

We're delighted to welcome @andysaunders-1.bsky.social's exhibition to Jodrell Bank later this year, showcasing some of the first and finest photographs of Earth ever captured - remastered in breath-taking detail. 🗓️ Coming September 2025 📸 Find out more: www.jodrellbank.net/events/gemin...

☕ Cyclists enjoy 10% off drinks in the café this #NationalBikeWeek! Planning a ride through Jodrell in the coming days? As part of our National Bike Week celebrations, we're offering 10% off all drinks in the café for those who arrive by bike (valid until June 15). 🚲

✨ EYES ON THE SKIES 🔭 Have you noticed the Moon looking particularly low-lying on the horizon? [1/3] 📸: NASA/JPL/USGS

Celebrate #Solstice at Jodrell! ☀️ 🪐 Families can join us during the daytime for Carnival fun: www.jodrellbank.net/events/famil... 🎶 As the sun sets, older guests are invited to our exclusive evening event, The Longest Light, for live music, discussion, and more: www.jodrellbank.net/events/summe...

🎶 Two cultural icons. One unforgettable night. 💫 After a rapid sell-out, we’re thrilled to release EXTRA TICKETS for an exciting evening of live music and discussion with Professor of Public History, David Olusoga, and Grammy-winning legend, Jazzie B. 🎟️ www.jodrellbank.net/events/jazzi...

☀️ Live music, workshops, and jaw-dropping science - celebrate the #Solstice in style at Jodrell Bank! 🔭 Families can join us for daytime Carnival fun – included in general admission! ✨ Adults can unwind at our evening event, The Longest Light: www.jodrellbank.net/events/summe... 🗓️ Sat 21 June.

🪐 We will be closed for a private event tomorrow, Friday 30 May. Aspiring astronauts can join us again from Saturday for the final weekend of our half-term programme – from a brand-new trail sheet to a chance to ‘meet the telescope’, see what’s on: www.jodrellbank.net/events/may-h...

We’re delighted to welcome European Space Agency astronaut, John McFall, for a special-edition Lovell Lecture. 🎟️ Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn first-hand about his journey, explore the future of human spaceflight, and ask your burning questions: www.jodrellbank.net/events/in-co... #ESA

We’re delighted to welcome European Space Agency astronaut, John McFall, for a special-edition Lovell Lecture. 🎟️ Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn first-hand about his journey, explore the future of human spaceflight, and ask your burning questions: www.jodrellbank.net/events/in-co... #ESA

Don't forget you can see our Bicentennial Quilts on display together for the first time this Bank Holiday weekend! They are part of Jodrell Bank's new summer exhibition 'A Stitch in Space Time', which also features pieces from innovative spacewear and textiles artist, Anurita Chandola. ⤵️

Find out more at: www.jodrellbank.net/events/a-sti...

💫 Planning on visiting us over the May half term? There are only limited tickets left for our exciting children’s workshop, Design A Martian Spacesuit Patch! 🎟️ Simply book your visit for either date, then add the workshop during checkout: www.jodrellbank.net/events/desig...