April to May 2010 Events
Tickets for the events below are available immediately for Friends of Jodrell Bank; they will be generally available from the 4 January 2010. Please call 01477 571339 to book tickets for, or to get further information on, any of the events below.
Throughout the year you can view the telescope from many angles on the Observation Pathway, take a Journey to Mars or tour the Solar System in the 3D theatre. You can also discover the history of Jodrell Bank in the small indoor exhibition area or take a walk in the tranquil setting of the 35 acre Arboretum.
Ask an Engineer/Astronomer
29th March to 1st April and 6th to 9th April, 2pm
Ask a Jodrell Bank Astronomer or Engineer all those burning questions you have about the telescope or Jodrell Bank. No extra charge.
29th March to 1st April and 6th to 9th April, 2pm
Ask a Jodrell Bank Astronomer or Engineer all those burning questions you have about the telescope or Jodrell Bank. No extra charge.
Exclusives - Behind the Scenes with an Astronomer
Sunday 25th April at 11am
Join a Jodrell Bank Astronomer on a tour of the Observatory, taking in the other telescopes Jodrell has and the Control Room followed by lunch. Early booking is essential.Tickets £30.00 SOLD OUT
Sunday 25th April at 11am
Join a Jodrell Bank Astronomer on a tour of the Observatory, taking in the other telescopes Jodrell has and the Control Room followed by lunch. Early booking is essential.
Planet Night
Saturday 15th May, 9.00pm to midnight
An opportunity to look at some of the major planets and constellations of the Solar System, through an optical telescope, weather permitting, and listen to a Jodrell Bank Astronomer talk the wonders of the night sky. Soup, roll and hot drink are included in the ticket price.Tickets are limited. Adults £12.50, children £10.50 SOLD OUT
Saturday 15th May, 9.00pm to midnight
An opportunity to look at some of the major planets and constellations of the Solar System, through an optical telescope, weather permitting, and listen to a Jodrell Bank Astronomer talk the wonders of the night sky. Soup, roll and hot drink are included in the ticket price.
Trees in Spring, a guided walk of the Arboretum
Wednesday 12th May, 11.30
A family walk of the Arboretum to see the blossom and discover some of the legends about trees and plants. Normal admission charge applies, no extra charge for this event.
Wednesday 12th May, 11.30
A family walk of the Arboretum to see the blossom and discover some of the legends about trees and plants. Normal admission charge applies, no extra charge for this event.
Events later in 2010 will be coming soon
