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Cmhas members visit jodrell bank 15 th June 2013

Cmhas members visit jodrell bank 15 th June 2013. With thanks to Orpington AS Honor Wheeler. Members Attending. Simon Dawes Martin Crow Sonia Rubie Jim Burchell Kevin Smith Julian Tworek David Sheehan & Son Janice McClean Honor Wheeler

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Cmhas members visit jodrell bank 15 th June 2013

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  1. Cmhas members visit jodrell bank15th June 2013 With thanks to Orpington AS Honor Wheeler

  2. Members Attending • Simon Dawes • Martin Crow • Sonia Rubie • Jim Burchell • Kevin Smith • Julian Tworek • David Sheehan & Son • Janice McClean • Honor Wheeler Members who fell asleep on the coach?…all members except one! Photos/Video Pending!

  3. Itinerary: • 06:00 Left Orpington Train Station • 11:00 Arrive at Jodrell Bank (we actually arrived at 11:10) • 11:15 Free time to explore the Planet Pavilion, Space Pavilion, Telescope and Planet Pathway, Gardens, Cafe and Shop • 12:15 – 13:00 Talk in the Space Pavilion (2 groups) at which Kevin Smith asks a very interesting question regarding the Cosmic Microwave Background or the CMB. • 13:45 Free time to explore the Planet Pavilion, Space Pavilion, Telescope and Planet Pathway, Gardens, Cafe and Shop • 16:30 Depart • 21:30 Arrive back at Orpington Train Station

  4. 4. Space Pavilion 5. Whispering Dishes 6. The Lovell Telescope. 1. Car park 2. Planet Pavilion 3. Galaxy Gardens

  5. Planet Pavilion Above: The Lovell Telescope Cryogenic Receiver Below: at 5 meters in diameter, the Jodrell bank orrery is thought to be the largest in the world

  6. Galaxy Gardens Designed by TV Gardener Chris Beardshaw and Jodrell Astronomer Dr Tim O’Brien

  7. Beautiful gardens with some unusual things to see.Photo’s by Martin Crow

  8. The Lovell Telescope from the Gardens

  9. Space Pavilion Left: A live feed from the Lovell Telescope with information on Azimuth and elevation and a screen showing recent observations. Above: A Live telescope signal with a print out you can keep. Right: a model in wood

  10. Whispering Dishesand the Café Clocks

  11. Jodrell BankThe Lovell Telescope

  12. Left: The Mark I in 1957 250ft (76M) in Diameter. Right: The Mark I in 2013 It was renamed the Lovell Radio Telescope in1987

  13. A great view while having lunch!

  14. Other telescopes on the site Right: the Mark ii telescope which was completed in 1964 25m in diameter Inset photo: Ian Morison Left: the 42ft (13M) Telescope

  15. Should have brought my Solar Telescope!The End Thanks to Orpington AS for the invite.

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