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Lovell Radio Telescope, United Kingdom



The graphic shows the extent of degrading in the surface of the telescope.


  • The Lovell telescope is 76m across.

  • The smaller Mark II radio telescope, with its 25m x 38m elliptical bowl, can...

  • An observer in the VLBI room. The tape deck in the background is recording...

  • Upgrade work was needed to enhance the quality of the surface.

  • The work required galvanised steel panels.

  • The Jodrell Bank site is one of the UK's premier scientific institutions.

  • The graphic shows the extent of degrading in the surface of the telescope.

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