Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The 76 Meter Lovell Radio Telescope
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 8, 1996 is “The 76 Meter Lovell Radio Telescope,” an image. It is credited to Credit: University of Manchester, Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories. The original explanation runs about 123 words.
From the explanation
“Jodrell Bank in England is the home of the Lovell Telescope one of the largest radio telescopes in the world. Completed in 1957 under the direction of Bernard Lovell, the 250 ft.”
— APOD editors, March 8, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 8, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: University of Manchester, Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 123 words