Learning Centre

Lloyd's Register Educational Trust Learning Centre

The interactive Weller Astronomy Galleries The Learning Centre is part of the Observatory's revelopment project, which also includes the Peter Harrison Planetarium and Astronomy Galleries. The Learning Centre has an engaging set of resources for the study of aspects of astronomy relating to the National Curriculum.

Times and bookings

Sessions are only available during term-time, to school groups studying the UK National Curriculum.

Open daily 10.00–17.00, but only through pre-arranged booking:

Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6608
Fax: +44 (0)20 8312 6522
E-mail: bookings@rmg.co.uk

Partnerships

The Royal Observatory is a partner with the following organizations:

• National Schools' Observatory - a project that uses the internet to connect telescopes around the world to schools in the UK.
• The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) funds the UK’s astronomical research, telescopes and space projects.
• HM Nautical Almanac Office - calculate the data for the astronomical and nautical almanacs. For a fee, they will supply these data to commercial companies.