Science, Transport and Telecommunications - Jodrell Bank Telescope

Science, Transport and Telecommunications - Jodrell Bank Telescope

Year
1965
Face Value
30
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Science and technology

Catalogs References

Michel
AE-SH 130A
Yvert & Tellier
AE-SH 85
Stanley Gibbons
AE-SH 118

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
14
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Harrison & Sons Ltd.
Issued in the 1960s as part of the Science, Transport and Telecommunications series of Sharjah & Dependencies, this stamp commemorates the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope in the United Kingdom, one of the world's most important radio astronomy facilities. Opened in 1957, the telescope became internationally renowned for its contributions to space research, satellite tracking, and the study of distant celestial objects, playing a significant role in the early Space Age.

By featuring the Jodrell Bank Telescope, Sharjah & Dependencies celebrated advances in astronomy and space science. The issue highlighted the importance of scientific research and technological innovation in expanding humanity's understanding of the universe, while recognizing the role of large-scale observatories in supporting international scientific cooperation and space exploration.