Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Other >> Science of Astronomy & Space exploration Previous   Index   Next   Flat   Cygnus_x1 Sketcher Extraordinaire Reged: 11/17/04 Posts: 2120 Loc: Isle of Wight, England Jodrell Bank saved       07/09/08 12:15 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply:   A few months ago it was announced that due to funding cuts to the science budget, Jodrell Bank, the famous radio observatory in Cheshire would be closed down. Today, after a public outcry, it was announced in The Times that it has been saved. Great news! Deal to rescue Jodrell bank helps Britian see its future in the stars -------------------- Visual Deep Sky Observing Visual Astronomy blog Fotopic astronomy gallery My photos from astronomy events, etc 8x42 binoculars 'light thimble' 4" refractor and 4" Meade SCT 'light cups' 12" Dobsonian 'light bucket' Various TeleVue eyepieces Post Extras       Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on Jodrell Bank saved Cygnus_x1 07/09/08 12:15 PM Re: Jodrell Bank saved llanitedave   07/09/08 01:30 PM Re: Jodrell Bank saved taffy   07/10/08 03:20 PM Re: Jodrell Bank saved Pedestal   07/10/08 07:20 PM Re: Jodrell Bank saved jayscheuerle   07/11/08 09:29 AM Re: Jodrell Bank saved Pedestal   07/11/08 09:26 PM Re: Jodrell Bank saved LesB   07/20/08 04:55 PM Extra information 2 registered and 3 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  llanitedave  Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Rating: Thread views: 250 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements CN Forums Home

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