Jodrell Bank Observatory
University of Manchester, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL
Home of the famous Lowell Radio Telescope the Jodrell Bank Observatory hosts frequent public events throughout the year including events to support BBC Stargazing Live.
Image credit: Ant Holloway
Location events organiser
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre organises events at this location
Please contact Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: jodrell.visitor.centre@manchester.ac.uk
Website: Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Twitter: @jodrellbank
Facebook: Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Weather forecast
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27/04/24
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27/04/24
7° 5% -
28/04/24
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28/04/24
6° 13%
Weather forecast for Holmes Chapel (3.2 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 20:01.
Local light pollution
Jodrell Bank Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
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