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e-MERLIN

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description e-MERLIN Overview

e-MERLIN, or the Multi-Element Radio Linked Interferometer Network, is an array of seven radio telescopes distributed across the United Kingdom. Operated by the University of Manchester at Jodrell Bank Observatory, it functions as a national facility for high-resolution radio astronomy. The network connects telescopes via microwave radio links to simulate a single, much larger instrument, allowing astronomers to observe distant galaxies, quasars, and star formations. Its central element is the 76-meter Lovell Telescope.

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What does e-MERLIN stand for?

e-MERLIN stands for the Multi-Element Radio Linked Interferometer Network. It links seven radio telescopes distributed across the United Kingdom into a single high-resolution observing system.

Where is e-MERLIN operated from?

e-MERLIN is operated by the University of Manchester through Jodrell Bank Observatory. Its telescopes are spread across the UK and connected for coordinated radio observations.

How does e-MERLIN create high-resolution images?

The network combines signals from separated radio telescopes through interferometry. Using seven linked instruments gives e-MERLIN the resolving power of a much larger virtual telescope.

What is e-MERLIN used to observe?

e-MERLIN is used for high-resolution radio astronomy, including studies of star formation, masers, active galaxies, and compact radio sources. Its UK-wide seven-telescope layout lets astronomers examine fine detail that a single dish cannot resolve.

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