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Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory
Published 2 August 2026 ¡ science
New Order and Simon Armitage among more than 100 signatories to criticise âfoolish and shortsightedâ cuts More than 100 artists, writers and scientists have called
New Order and Simon Armitage among more than 100 signatories to criticise âfoolish and shortsightedâ cuts More than 100 artists, writers and scientists have called for the UK government to save the âworldâs clearest eyes on the skyâ, after funding for thenetwork of radio telescopes at Jodrell Bank Observatory was slashed. New Order, the Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and the poet laureate, Simon Armitage, are among those calling on the new prime minister, Andy Burnham, to save the deep space observatory which includes the Grade I-listed Lovell telescope, prized by astronomers who study galaxies, star formation and planets beyond the solar system. Continue reading...
Published: August 3, 2026 ⢠4:31 AM IST ¡ Updated: August 3, 2026 ⢠5:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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New Order and Simon Armitage among more than 100 signatories to criticise âfoolish and shortsightedâ cuts More than 100 artists, writers and scientists have called for the UK government to save the âworldâs clearest eyes on the skyâ, after funding for thenetwork of radio telescopes at Jodrell Bank Observatory was slashed.
New Order, the Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and the poet laureate, Simon Armitage, are among those calling on the new prime minister, Andy Burnham, to save the deep space observatory which includes the Grade I-listed Lovell telescope, prized by astronomers who study galaxies, star formation and planets beyond the solar system.
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