This Telescope was made for Radio Astronomy this poster explains all about the use and future projects.
(Double Click and to make it bigger read then use the back arrow at the top left side to go back to normal).
Monday, 27 April 2009
Sputnik
On the 4th of October 1957 the USSR launched the first artificial satellite in orbit. Jodrell Bank was hurriedly mobilised to pick up the Beep Beep of Sputnik which was a hundred miles up, and was the only dish in the world that could do this. So made the Telescope Famous.
Another Dish
I think this dish is part of the string of 7 dishes up and down the country that are working together gathering information for "Merlin" for Technique called "interferometry". There is another European System called VLBI. ( Very Long Baseline Interferometry).
The Gimbel
This is the Red Gimbel or Axle on which the telescope tilts. The one on the other side is the Green Gimbel.
The Dish
The Radio Waves that Hit the Dish are Concentrated on to the Collector in the Middle of the Dish.
High Resolution.
Another poster with information about different telescopes working together to form one giant Radio Telescope. ( Double Click as Usual to Read )
Up Close
The Dish is being focused on objects and every few minutes it moves slightly to realign the Dish because of the movement of the earth to the point of focus.
Up Dates
The Jodrell Bank Telescope has had several upgrades and in this poster you can read about them. ( Double Click again like last time )
The Dish
The Telescope can sweep the sky from any angle and is equipped with electric motors to move the dish.
About the Telescope
This is a stand with Information about the Telescope to Read it Double Click on the Picture. When you have finished just click on the (go back arrow) top left of the screen.
Copernicus
This is the Bust of Copernicus a Polish Astronomer. 1473 to 1543. He put forward the Ideas that were revolutionary at the time that the Earth and other Planets orbited round the Sun. Also that the Earth was not the centre of the Universe.
The Hawk
In the grounds of Jodrell Bank a man with a Chain Saw has carved out Birds from tree stumps. What a remarkable talent?
Saturday, 25 April 2009
The Radio Telescope at Jodrell Bank.
Talking of Owls Ears, this Huge Ear among the Cherry Blossoms is listening to things from outer of space.
Hawk
I think this is a Gos Hawk but not sure. If I am wrong please let me know. ( Comments) His wings are fine he is just keeping himself cool.
The Barn Owl
Barn Owls are Britain's favourite Owl. They look superb and when they fly are noiseless so are successful hunters on the wing.
The Country Fair
I was on my way to Jodrel Bank when I came across this Country Fair so I had a look round.
Thursday, 23 April 2009
The Lady Mayoress
This is The Lady Mayoress posing for a Photograph. Her name is Mavis Smitheman and if you look she has entered in to the Spirite of St George by dyeing her hair red.
On The Dais
On the Dais the Lady Mayoress takes the Salute with Henry the Eighth and Queen Victoria.
The Salute
The Police on Horse Back, for Crowd Control, Salute the The Lady Mayor and her Entourage.
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
Brass Bands
Brass Bands are formed from all three services Army,Navy,and Air force. They still carry on in today's Armed Services. So are represented in the St George's Parade.
The Round Heads
Oliver Cromwell's Army were called the Round Heads due to the Helmets that they wore.
The Pike Men
In medieval times the soldiers were armed with long pikes with sharpened points. Also they would drag small cannons on wheels and that's what we see here.
The Marching Pipe Band
With there Kilts Swaying to the Skirling Pipe and Drum Band the Crowd Clap with enthusiasm.
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