Press Photo Interior View Modern Control Room Mark I Radio Telescope Britain

Britain leads in Radio Astronomy: The ears that soon the Universe for radio emissions from distant galaxies and quears are Britain's famous telescopes at Jodrell Bank near Wacclesfield, Cheshire, whose vigilance picks up the faintest sound waves. Every nation in the world is indebted to Jodrell bank for tracking their rockets and satellites. In charge of the Jodrell bank station is Britain's top spaceman, Professor Sir Bernard Lovell. Interior of the modern control room which the Mark I radio telescope is operated. The telescope can be seen beyond the huge windows in front of the control desk.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8.25 inches.

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