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Turning our view of the world inside out: introducing the new Ocean Map
The National Maritime Museum's Ocean Map reminds us just how much of the Earth is covered by water – and how important the ocean is to our planet
Summer and winter solstices explained – how the Sun determines the longest and shortest days of the year
Find out how the position of the Sun determines the longest and shortest days of the year in this special Royal Observatory Greenwich Illuminates extract
Women artists in the Queen's House
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3. Astronomy demonstrated: instruments and models
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Carpendale, Charles Douglas
Cust, Francis P
Davidson, R. B.
Hardy, Pamela
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Ross Ltd
Scott, Charles Montagu Douglas
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Transex (Binoculars)
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Toffee tin lid
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[Purchase tax list for Ross Binoculars, dated Oct 30th 1950] (Information sheet)
Ross binoculars price list, January 1948 (Information sheet)
Ross binoculars purchase tax (Information sheet)
How to Choose and Use Binoculars (Brochure)
Ross binoculars price list, January 1949 (Information sheet)
The New Ross London Tropical Binoculars (Brochure)
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