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Ursid meteor shower: When and where to see it in the UK
What is the Ursid meteor shower, when does it happen and how can I see it in 2025?
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Quadrantid meteor shower: when and where to see it in the UK
Your guide to seeing the Quadrantid meteor shower, among the strongest and most consistent meteor showers of the year
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What has the Hubble Space Telescope discovered?
Since its 1990 launch, Hubble Space Telescope has been dazzling the world with images of space and a deeper understanding of how the universe works.
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The James Webb Space Telescope vs the Hubble Space Telescope
What are the main differences between Hubble and the new James Webb Space Telescope?
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Elizabeth Stuart of Bohemia, the 'Winter Queen'
Discover the romantic marriage and brave life of the 'Winter Queen', daughter of James I, and hidden figure of British history
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What is a planetary conjunction?
If you see two objects in the sky that appear close together, you may be witnessing a 'conjunction'
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What is a blue moon and how often does it occur?
How common are blue moons in astronomical terms?
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Tudor fashion
Do you know your Spanish farthingale from your Drum? Or your English hood from your French? Types of Tudor fashion evolved throughout the period.
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Sir Francis Drake facts
Expert navigator and Elizabethan hero, pirate and slave trader: learn 10 quick facts about Francis Drake
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How to photograph the Sun
Everything you need to know to take stunning astrophotography photos of the Sun