Jodrell Bank Observatory23 Nov 2025How giant telescope spied on Soviet missile launchesHow did a giant radio telescope in Cheshire help the West monitor the Soviet Union's nuclear missiles?23 Nov 20257 Nov 2025New music inspired by 80 years of Jodrell Bank ObservatoryComposer Hannah Peel's piece celebrates the UK's largest radio telescope in Cheshire, and has been recorded by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.7 Nov 202528 Jun 2025Students build Lego model of Jodrell Bank telescopeAbout 30,500 bricks are used for the model to mark the landmark observatory's 80th anniversary.28 Jun 202526 Jun 2025'Towering figure' of British astronomy dies at 102Former Jodrell Bank director Sir Francis Graham-Smith continued working way past his 100th birthday.26 Jun 20253 Oct 2023Rain-hit festival to take fallow year - organisersBluedot's site, under the gaze of the iconic Lovell Telescope, needs time to recover, organisers say.3 Oct 202325 Jul 2023Rain-hit festival thanks those who battled the mudBluedot's organisers say there was "an amazing collective action to make fun, wonder and joy".25 Jul 202324 Jul 2023Grace Jones shines at rain-hit BluedotThe superstar closes a weekend of great music, fine comedy, intriguing talks and biblical rain.24 Jul 202323 Jul 2023Festival cancels day tickets due to heavy rainfallBluedot's schedule, including Grace Jones, will continue "for people already here", organisers say.23 Jul 202324 May 2023Festival to celebrate Doctor Who's 60th anniversaryBluedot, which is held where the fifth Doctor regenerated, will see Whovian delights, organisers say.24 May 2023...
