Musicians Sir Brian May, New Order, and Jarvis Cocker have joined over 150 public figures in calling on the government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory. The government has pulled £2.8m from the Cheshire site, which houses the third-largest steerable telescope in the world. Scientists have described the decision as 'heartbreaking' and 'scientifically misguided'. The observatory and its network of telescopes have been pivotal to the country's study of distant galaxies and training future astronomers.
Government funding cuts put 28 jobs at risk at Jodrell Bank Observatory
UKPulse Health DeskAstronaut Tim Peake and over 150 public figures have signed an open letter calling on the government to reconsider the decision to cut £2.8m from the Cheshire site.
- The government has pulled £2.8m from Jodrell Bank Observatory, putting 28 jobs at risk.
- Astronaut Tim Peake and over 150 public figures have signed an open letter calling for the decision to be reconsidered.
- All scientific observations at Jodrell are expected to cease on 1 April 2028 unless alternative funding can be found.
Why this matters: The closure of Jodrell Bank Observatory would affect the work of nearly 3,000 scientists who use it in their research.
What this means for you: This decision may impact your access to scientific research and discoveries made possible by Jodrell Bank Observatory.