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While astronomers have studied the skies through their telescopes, science fiction writers and filmmakers have helped us to imagine what it might...
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Astronomy fact files
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The diameter of the Sun is 1,400,000 km (840,000 miles) which is more than 100 times the diameter of the Earth. -
The basic difference between a star and a planet is that a star emits light, but a planet shines by reflected light.
Time fact files
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At 1.00 am GMT on Sunday 31 March 2012 clocks go forward one hour. Find out more about BST in our fact file. -
Harrison's marine timekeepers are the centrepiece of a permanent display at the Royal Observatory.
Doctor Who Confidential
Karen Gillan (aka Doctor Who's Amy Pond) visits the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Clip from Doctor Who Confidential, Series 5 Ep. 11: Extra Time. First broadcast BBC Three, 7:30pm 12 June 2010. Used by permission.
Views on Creation lecture
Watch complete lecture | read transcript