14: Jodrell Bank Observatory

Benjamin's Britain

28-06-2021 • 37 mins

Matthew Carr, radiographer and resident science expert, joins Ben and Nicky to talk about Jodrell Bank - Not a bank, but home to the giant Lovell Telescope in Cheshire. Since the 1950's it has been one of the biggest and most powerful radio telescopes in the world and had a part to play in the Cold War. Matt's alternative landmark isn't far from where the boys went to school and would sneak off for views over Cardiff.

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