Jodrell Bank How to See Invisible Light

Join Jodrell Bank for a special Lovell Lecture that explores the new golden age of radio astronomy. Prof Jessica Dempsey looks at the hidden universe that cannot be seen with normal light, and explains how a remarkable new generation of telescopes is set to transform what we know about the cosmos.

The talk considers the challenges behind building these huge and complex scientific instruments, from the engineering of the telescopes themselves to the flood of data they will create. It also highlights the surprising links between radio astronomy and apparently unrelated places and industries, showing how bold thinking and unusual ideas can help unlock major discoveries.

The lecture is delivered by Prof Jessica Dempsey, a globally recognised radio astronomer and Director-General of the SKA Observatory. It is aimed at audiences interested in space, science and the future of discovery, and forms part of the Lovell Lecture Series at Jodrell Bank.