Jodrell Bank legend Sir Bernard Lovell dies aged 98

Gareth Morgan
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Leading light of British astronomy passes away

The pioneering astronomer behind radar and the iconic Jodrell Bank centre where Sputnik 1's ascension into orbit was tracked, Sir Bernard Lovell, has died aged 98. The Bristol-born Lovell led th...

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