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Message 1268733 - Posted: 7 Aug 2012, 12:43:40 UTC
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The founder of the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope, Sir Bernard Lovell has died aged 98.
http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1585475_jodrell-bank-founder-sir-bernard-lovell-dies-aged-98

RIP Sir Bernard, a guiding light of Science.

edit] BBC - Jodrell Bank Observatory founder Sir Bernard Lovell dies

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Message 1268739 - Posted: 7 Aug 2012, 13:12:39 UTC

Most definitely a man of our times. RIP.


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Message 1268775 - Posted: 7 Aug 2012, 14:27:44 UTC - in response to Message 1268739.

He was more than that, He was pivotal, as He helped during WWII, anyone remember the Chain Home Radar? He may have had a hand in that...
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Message 1268905 - Posted: 8 Aug 2012, 4:56:07 UTC

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Message 1268994 - Posted: 8 Aug 2012, 11:38:13 UTC

RIP to someone who affected his times ...
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Message 1269019 - Posted: 8 Aug 2012, 12:08:09 UTC

Got to get my eyes checked. At first I thought this thread was about somone's St. Bernard named Lovell.

Sorry Sir Lovell, May your journey to the heavens be as expansive and inspiring as you quest here on earth was.

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Message 1269084 - Posted: 8 Aug 2012, 14:51:57 UTC

RIP Sir Bernard Lovell.
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Message 1271036 - Posted: 13 Aug 2012, 6:16:30 UTC

Jodrell Bank: Sir Bernard Lovell’s labours found
A visit to the Jodrell Bank Observatory reveals the great legacy of its creator, Sir Bernard Lovell, who died last week.

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