Jodrell Bank Observatory facing closure after major funder cuts support
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Jodrell Bank Observatory, which hosts the Grade I-listed Lovell telescope and operates a world-leading network of radio telescopes, is facing closure after the government's major funder cut support. Scientists have described this decision as a blow to UK astronomy. The observatory is valued for its deep space capabilities, and its potential closure would affect the UK's standing in astronomy.
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Government’s major funder cut support for the facility
Jodrell Bank is a deep space observatory.
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The decision is a blow to UK astronomy according to scientists.
The Guardian- Government’s major funder cut support for the facility
- Decision affects a Grade I-listed observatory
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Loaded language removed<p>Scientists say decision is blow to UK astronomy as deep space observatory is home to world-leading facilities</p><p>Jodrell Bank Observatory, which runs a world-leading network of radio telescopes, is facing closure after the government’s major funder cut support for the facility.</p><p>The deep space observatory, which hosts the Grade I-listed Lovell telescope, is prized by astronomers who…
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The decision is a blow to UK astronomy according to scientists.
The GuardianJodrell Bank Observatory is facing closure after a major funder cut support.
The GuardianJodrell Bank Observatory runs a world-leading network of radio telescopes.
The GuardianThe Lovell telescope at Jodrell Bank is Grade I-listed.
The GuardianJodrell Bank is a deep space observatory.
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