Jodrell Bank Observatory facing closure after major funder cuts support
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Scientists say decision is blow to UK astronomy as deep space observatory is home to world-leading facilities
Jodrell Bank Observatory, which runs a world-leading network of radio telescopes, is facing closure after its major funder cut support for the facility.
The deep space observatory, which hosts the Grade I-listed Lovell telescope, is prized by astronomers who study galaxies, black holes, star formation, planets beyond the solar system and the afterglow of the big bang.
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