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Meridian astronomy
Meridian astronomy is the meticulous surveying of the stars so that positions and movements of stars can be known accurately.
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Black and white photography of the Great British Seaside
In a world of bright deckchairs and beach huts, black and white photographs demand that we look at the seaside differently.
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1919 solar eclipse
Learn more about the 1919 solar eclipse. A solar eclipse is a spectacular event in of itself, but this event was particularly important both for scientists of the time and of the present.
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Charles Todd and Australia's Overland Telegraph Line
In this blog we explore the remarkable life of Charles Todd, a Greenwich astronomer who championed Australia's Overland Telegraph Line
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What was the Christmas Star?
From comets to supernova explosions, discover some of the theories about the Star of Bethlehem
Learning Projects and Partnerships
Learn more about projects and partnerships for learners at the National Maritime Museum, the Queen's House and Cutty Sark.
Maritime History and Culture Seminars
Our free series of talks covers a range of fascinating subjects, from maritime art and naval strategy to Black History and museum exhibitions
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Wayne Binitie and the art of climate change
Artist Wayne Binitie explores how ice cores can help us reckon with our changing world
Tannoy Takeover
Explore the October 2019 Tannoy Takeover from our Young Creatives led by Artists Rebecca Bellantoni and Rowdy SS
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Night Sky Highlights - July 2024
Find out what to see in the night sky this July, from meteors to a host of bright objects gathered close, and more!