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ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition
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Experimental Saturdays brings people together at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre for workshops that spark conversation, creativity and connection
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Astronomers Take Over
This brand-new interactive gallery gives curious minds aged 4 to 104 the space to play, learn and explore!
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Must-see artworks in the Queen's House
What to look out for in the inspiring new take on the Queen’s House’s displays in 2026
The unexpected history of the shipping container
They carry everything from apples to iPhones – but how did a simple metal box have such a profound impact on the way we live, work and shop?
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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Astrolabes and quadrants
Celestial navigation
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timekeeping t&e: dial(octagonal minute)
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timekeeping t&e: dial, fixed: dial, horizontal
timekeeping t&e: dial, portable: dial, horizontal
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Abraham, Jacob
Bion, Nicolas
Blondeau, Roch
Bonnevie, Claude
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Claude Delure
Desfontaines
Gouchon, Charles
Graf, Hans
Hager, Wolfgang
Knittl, Franz Antoni
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Outdoor Supply Co. Inc
Sabeo, Bernardino
Sevin, Pierre
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Wolffenbüttel, Germany
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