World Heritage Site: Jodrell Bank Observatory
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHEAFB7A7B260
Summary
Bernard Lovell, a pioneering astronomer, demonstrated the potential of using lunar surface reflections to communicate with wealthy industrialists, showcasing innovative applications for Jodrell Bank Observatory's 250-foot dish. This approach involved bouncing voices off the Moon's surface, highlighting both scientific ingenuity and public engagement strategies in astronomy during the mid-20th century.
Citation
Gosling, D. L. (2012). Remembering Bernard Lovell. Physics World, 25(10), 23. https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-7058/25/10/26
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