Monday, March 10, 2008

Jodrell Bank

You have all probably heard the news of the possible cuts to the Jodrell Bank budget and potential closure.
I have received requests to circulate information regarding the threat to Jodrell and Merlin. The article below gives some information.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article3492504.ece
Should you feel strongly about the proposal and its possible implications, we have been asked to encourage you to write to your local MP, local newspaper, and even the national broadsheets.
There are now two PM petitions to sign by following these links:
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/jodrellfunding/
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RadioAstronomy/
Maybe we can get them to change their minds.

Fridays meeting.

Many thanks to Dave Ogden for an enjoyable and informative talk on The Messier Objects.