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18 November 2008
WW - Jodrell Bank
This week's entry for the Tuesday and Wednesday editions of Wordless Wednesday.
My first thought was that it looked like something out of a sci-fi movie. I was waiting for the metallic voice saying "People of Earth, attention. We come in peace."
It reminds me of that movie with Jodie Foster when she was trying to contact the aliens. I believe it was actually called CONTACT. Great shot...Happy WW.
Great shot. I love the film "The Dish". You must see it if you haven't yet. I also love Wallace and Gromit, so thanks for the heads up on the new film. I suppose it'll take us longer to get it over here in the U.S. But I'm looking forward to it.
Hi Jams, that is a nice picture. I have always wanted to tour a radio telescope facility but never made it. I did work at an Air Force Satellite Tracking station way back when that had a 60 foot dish. It was never configured to be a telescope antenna but we did put it on the ham bands occasionally. Happy WW! I am very late today. ..
This week's entry for the Tuesday and Wednesday editions of Wordless Wednesday.
It's an incredible sight!
ReplyDeletewow...lucky you can take those shot
ReplyDeletethanks drop at my ww post
Fantastic. I always liked the name.
ReplyDeletewow! Perfect shot I am wordless... Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteWOWEEEE!!!! Great shot! what exactly is that, a bank office?
ReplyDeleteLovelly Telescope!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot! We're listening! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy WW :)
My WW entries for today are at:
Pastyme With Good Companye
The Paranormal Blog
Nuttin' But
Please stop by if you have a moment :)
Wow, that's an amazing site...
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you Jams...
My first thought was that it looked like something out of a sci-fi movie. I was waiting for the metallic voice saying "People of Earth, attention. We come in peace."
ReplyDelete(Lying beggars! They never came in peace!)
It's the scale that's the killer.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Wow, that is so cool!! Thanks for sharing ;).
ReplyDeleteThis shot has a rather "Stars Wars" effect on the eye. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing. I love the way you shot it.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really cool picture, Jams. Very impressive!
ReplyDeleteI'm in Bedford, England, this week, so we're almost neighbours! :-)
Wow this is incredible!! I've never heard of it or seen it before.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot and I am obviously running late.
I am headed to get mine ready now!!
Happy WW:-))
Wow. That's an incredible thingy doodle. Probably gets all the channels plus a few aliens.
ReplyDeleteThat's a massive, massive dish! I wonder how many thousands of pounds is spent to maintain this facility every year?
ReplyDeleteWow, that is huge! Nice shot.
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of that movie with Jodie Foster when she was trying to contact the aliens. I believe it was actually called CONTACT. Great shot...Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteCool - I want to climb right up there and check everything out!
ReplyDeletehey thats huge... happy WW!!
ReplyDeleteMassive!! I would have simply stared.
ReplyDeletejust stopping by. and WOW
ReplyDeleteLooks so heavy! I haven't seen sumtin like this in our place! happy WW!
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Thanks everyone
ReplyDeleteGreat shot. I love the film "The Dish". You must see it if you haven't yet. I also love Wallace and Gromit, so thanks for the heads up on the new film. I suppose it'll take us longer to get it over here in the U.S. But I'm looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteThat's a humongous dish. That's a great angle.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have one of those...
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!
That's colossal!! And the photo is so sharp and clear. Once again, your photography skills must be commended!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my W W, Jams.
Very nice b & w shot! Love it! happy ww!
ReplyDeleteA very impressive sight and a great shot too!
ReplyDeleteSjoe - good capture.
ReplyDeleteThat is one big satellite dish.
ReplyDeleteThat is one big satellite dish.
ReplyDeleteNice photo
ReplyDeleteNice photo
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ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeletehigh tech!hehehe , nice shot.thanks for visiting.:)
ReplyDeleteThat's very impressive jams!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice photo. What exactly is it? Happy WW! Mine is up. Visit Healthy Moms for information on our latest give away.
ReplyDeleteThat is very impressive, both as a work of architecture and technology. And your photo has great lines, angles and light.
ReplyDeletewhat a great pic. it looks like the one in puerto rico.
ReplyDeleteHappy WW! Have you ever seen Hummingbird Babies?
what a great pic. it looks like the one in puerto rico.
ReplyDeleteHappy WW! Have you ever seen Hummingbird Babies?
what a great pic. it looks like the one in puerto rico.
ReplyDeleteHappy WW! Have you ever seen Hummingbird Babies?
WOW. That thing is HUGE! and this is such a great shot - the sepia. I must start playing around with my camera and trying out stuff like this.
ReplyDeleteAnd you know I love Science. thanks for sharing!
The website of JB says 2009 is the Internat'l yr of Astronomy. I just got a notice from my society that is the Year of Science. All science, all year!
Happy WW
It looked pretty big until I saw the people. That thing is monstrous! Great selection.
ReplyDeleteNow that is huge!!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. Jodrell Bank is I think the 3rd largest radio telescope in the world. It is a national icon
ReplyDeleteWOW!! That thing is huge!! Imagine the cable channels you can get on that thing :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pic......as usual!!!
You'd probably get MTV Saturn!
ReplyDeleteAmazing shot!
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ReplyDeleteYour blog is sparkling. It has a great appeal. How where to able to cope such a lot and it is too good for words. Great blog....
Any TV addict will love to have this in their backyard :P
ReplyDeleteThanks for the well wishes for my daughter, she has been discharged and is currently under home observation.
Hi Jams, that is a nice picture. I have always wanted to tour a radio telescope facility but never made it. I did work at an Air Force Satellite Tracking station way back when that had a 60 foot dish. It was never configured to be a telescope antenna but we did put it on the ham bands occasionally.
ReplyDeleteHappy WW! I am very late today.
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Great shot, not something most of us get to see.
ReplyDeleteThat is super cool :)
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