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Telescope Talks

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Dates:25 September 2021 - 29 May 2022
Times:All day
What is it:Family event
Organiser:Jodrell Bank
Venue opening hours:10:00-17:00
How much:Included in general admission
Who is it for:University staff, Families, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public, Post 16, Secondary schools
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Telescope Talks (weekends only) Times: 11am, 12pm, 2:15pm and 3:15pm

Come and join one of our expert Explainers for a talk about the Lovell telescope. You’ll learn all about the fascinating role it played in the Space Race and find out about some of the objects it studies in space such as quasars and pulsars. There will be live demonstrations too, including a rocket launch and a chance to meet the Jodrell Bank black hole!

Telescope Talks take place in the Wolfson Auditorium and are included in general admission. Talks last appox. 30 mins and are suitable for ages 5+.

Price: Included in general admission

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Jodrell Bank
Bomish Lane
Lower Withington
Cheshire SK11 9DL

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