Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory

More than 200 artists, writers, and scientists, including New Order, Chris Hadfield, and Simon Armitage, have signed an open letter urging the UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory. The signatories criticise the decision to slash funding for the radio telescope network as foolish and short-sighted. The site, featuring the Grade I-listed Lovell telescope, is essential for astronomers studying galaxies, star formation, and planets beyond the solar system to maintain the world's clearest eyes on the sky.