The Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories (NRAL) at Jodrell Bank are a part of the University of Manchester's Department of Physics and Astronomy. The Laboratories are home to the Lovell Telescope and the MERLIN & VLBI National Facility which is operated by the University on behalf of PPARC.

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Public Information Find out what goes on at Jodrell Bank, including an on-line guided tour, telescope activities and our Science Centre & Arboretum (which is open to the public).
Telescopes & Technology Technical details about NRAL telescopes and instrumentation. Includes details of MERLIN and VLBI systems for prospective observers.
Research Research at Jodrell Bank including studies of stars, pulsars, galaxies, quasars, gravitational lenses, CMB and SETI.
Contact Information How to get in touch with NRAL and the Science Centre, and how to find us.
News & Opportunities Latest results or developments at Jodrell Bank including press releases, observing proposal details, postgraduate study and employment opportunities.
Local Resources Local computing and scientific resources, and links to other useful sites.

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