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ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition
See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
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in the dark
This Valentine’s weekend, forget roses and candlelight. Instead, step into total darkness for an immersive hour of live music unlike anything you’ve experienced before
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Life on board a container ship – in pictures
Artist Zoe Childerley is embarking on a project with the National Maritime Museum to bring experiences of modern seafarers to light. How did she find her first voyage on board a container ship?
The hidden details in Turner's 'The Battle of Trafalgar'
Discover some of the intricacies within J.M.W. Turner’s monumental artwork, on display at the Queen’s House
Space and astronomy highlights in 2026
What should you keep your eyes on the skies for in 2026? Discover this year's standout moments with Royal Observatory astronomers
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Arctic Exploration: North Pole expedition, Nares, 1875-1876
Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
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Beaumont, Lewis Anthony
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