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A rare spectacle: photographing the aurora in England
An incredibly strong solar storm in May 2024 made the aurora visible across the UK. Astrophotographer Darren Flinders seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
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Solar eclipses explained
Find out everything you wanted to know about partial and total solar eclipses, including when to see them in the UK
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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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DanceFest: International Women's Day
Join us at the National Maritime Museum for an afternoon of dance honouring the strength and spirit of women
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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