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Everything you've ever wanted to know about the Moon
The Moon is Earth's most familiar companion, the closest astronomical object to the Earth. No other planet has a satellite as large in comparison to its own size.
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History of the Empire Windrush
Discover the history of the Windrush, the ship that brought some of the first post-war migrants from the Caribbean to Britain
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Night Sky Highlights - July 2025
Discover what to see in the night sky this July, including two magnificent nebulae in Cygnus, Mercury at its best, and more!
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Night Sky Highlights - June 2025
Discover what to see in June's night sky, from eerie glowing clouds, to a trio of constellations in the Summer Triangle, and more.
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'To the ends of the Earth': an astrophotographer's hunt for a clear night sky
How far would you travel for a clear night sky? Derek Horlock's passion for astrophotography takes him all around the world
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What is the transit of Mercury?
The last transit of Mercury took place on 11 November 2019. Find out more about the science behind this extremely rare astronomical event
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Planet Mars
No other planet has been studied as closely as Mars - but what do we know about the Red Planet? And could humans ever live there?
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Away from the fleet: Royal Navy experiences in World War I trenches
When thinking of the role of the Royal Navy during the First World War we normally focus on the Grand Fleet, the Battles of the Falklands and Jutland or perhaps the Navy’s role in protecting merchant shipping from the threat of German U-Boats. But this only shows part of the First World War experience for Royal Naval personnel, some of which was not at sea at all.