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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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drafting t&e: rule, parallel
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The Mountbatten Ruler (Patent Applied For) For Chart Work, etc. (Parallel rule instruction booklet)
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