Mullard Observatory

[BikinGlynn]

Been done to death I know but enjoyed a visit here yesterday so thought I would share.

If u dont know the history, its basically tonnes of intricate scrap metal that were half mile & 1 mile radio telescopes used for astronomical observations.
Owned by Cambridge university but funded by Mullard (the maker of radio valves) the site is partially operational but a substantial amount is not used!

the explore was easy enough, there are live cctv & have read several reports of chases occurring, but we skirted these easily & kept out of trouble.
Apologies for marks on some of the pics, I seem to have something on my mirrors I cant remove!

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[RedX_unleashed]

Great stuff, really enjoyed these

 

[BikinGlynn]

Great stuff, really enjoyed these

Thanks, not as good as JSP's pics on last report, I was hoping for a similar sunset but it was no to be!

 

[Mikeymutt]

Nice set mate.its a nice relaxed explore.we had a great sunset at the time

 

[degenerate]

Nice photos looks like a nice place for a wander.

 

[UrbanX]

Awesome shots mate. Yeah I got busted within seconds here last time lol!

 

[BikinGlynn]

Awesome shots mate. Yeah I got busted within seconds here last time lol!

Strange that, couldn’t see anything where u first go in, just camera right near the big ins, presumably because u r nearing the live area at that end! We didn’t go right up to the big ins but I was happy enough with shots from where we were!

 

[rockfordstone]

you say it's been done to death, but i don't get bored of seeing. thanks for sharing

 

[BoneDust]

Awesome shots, it's always cool to see this place. I bet it was a sight when the dishes were moving about.

 

[BikinGlynn]

Awesome shots, it's always cool to see this place. I bet it was a sight when the dishes were moving about.

Thanks they are pretty awe inspiring & yes I imagine when it was all operational it was a sight to behold & quite hi tek!

 

[prettyvacant71]

Lovely shots BG, I like it here too,it has a strange vibe with them huge metal frames looking into space,either that or somebody was tryin to contact me

 

[krela]

I like it here too,it has a strange vibe with them huge metal frames looking into space,either that or somebody was tryin to contact me

Ha, I always suspected you live on a different planet.

 

[BikinGlynn]

Lovely shots BG, I like it here too,it has a strange vibe with them huge metal frames looking into space,either that or somebody was tryin to contact me

I have read all the bumf about this place but am still not sure "what" they were exactly looking for???

 

[Potter]

It's cool that you got a shot of the equipment racks.

 

[BikinGlynn]

Is that the wierd little tree things? No idea what they were tbh