MERLIN

e-MERLIN
A map showing the locations of the antennas used in MERLIN
Alternative namesMERLIN
OrganizationJodrell Bank Observatory
University of Manchester 
LocationEngland
Websitewww.e-merlin.ac.uk
TelescopesCambridge MERLIN telescope
Defford telescope
Knockin telescope
Lovell Telescope
Mark II
Pickmere telescope 
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MERLIN, the Multi-Element Radio Linked Interferometer Network, is an array of radio telescopes.[1] It is spread across Great Britain.[1] There are seven radio telescopes in the array. MERLIN is run by Jodrell Bank Observatory, by the University of Manchester.[1] It is run as a national facility on behalf of the Science and Technology Facilities Council.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Welcome to the MERLIN homepage". MERLIN/VLBI National Facility. Retrieved 2011-10-09.

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