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April’s night sky brings a rich mix of sights, from the inner rocky planets Venus and Mercury to meteor showers and even distant colliding galaxies.
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Pioneers: Arthi Nachiappan
Meet the DJ, dancer and journalist, photographed in Greenwich as part of a celebration of South Asian creativity
Pioneers: Mim Shaikh
Meet the actor, Mim Shaikh, photographed in Greenwich as part of a celebration of South Asian creativity
Pioneers: Alia Romagnoli
Meet the photographer, Alia Romagnoli, photographed in Greenwich as part of a celebration of South Asian creativity
Pioneers: Anisha Parmar
Meet the jewellery designer, photographed in Greenwich as part of a celebration of South Asian creativity
Pioneers: Hyphen (Aadarsh Gautam)
Meet the rapper and musician, photographed in Greenwich as part of a celebration of South Asian creativity
Pioneers: Sachini Imbuldeniya
Meet the founder of Studio PI and creative director, photographed in Greenwich as part of a celebration of South Asian creativity
Pioneers: Rahemur Rahman
Meet the fashion designer, Rahemur Rahman, photographed in Greenwich as part of a celebration of South Asian creativity
Pioneers: GoldTooth
Meet the DJ, producer and radio presenter photographed in Greenwich as part of a celebration of South Asian creativity
Pioneers: Sharan Dhaliwal
Meet the founder of Burnt Roti magazine, Middlesex Pride and Oh Queer Cupid, photographed in Greenwich as part of a celebration of South Asian creativity
Knots: measuring speed at sea
You've most probably heard the term ‘knots’ referring to the unit in which a ship’s speed is measured. Learn more about the origin of the term and how knots are measured.
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