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May’s night sky brings a rare blue moon, meteors from Halley’s Comet, and a strange galactic hamburger. We’ll also explore Coma Berenices and use it to find star clusters and distant galaxies.
Making Waves: Dr Dawn Wright
Oceanographer and chief scientist Dr Dawn Wright on diving to the deepest part of the ocean – and why we need to stand up for our blue planet
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clothing, outerwear: uniform: jacket, monkey
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World War II: Battle of Cape Matapan, 1941
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Night action off Cape Matapan, Greece, 28 March 1941 (Painting)
Battle of Matapan. Showing HMS Valiant, Barham, Warspite, and Greyhound also Italian vessels Pola exploding and Zara on fire (Drawing)
Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1929 (Monkey jacket)
Medal commemorating the Battle of the Ionian Sea or Cape Matapan, 1941 (Medal)
White Ensign (Naval ensign)
The battle of Matapan, 30 April 1941 (Painting)
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