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    Cutty Sark Open daily 10am-5pm Last entry 4.15pm Adult: £22 | Child: £11 Members go free
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    ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
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    Valentine's tour: Treasures of the Queen's House with drinks This Valentine's Day, learn about the history of the former royal residence and enjoy a drink in picturesque surroundings
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    International Day of Women and Girls in Science Join us at the Royal Observatory as we celebrate the vital contributions women have made to science and the Observatory
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    Life on board a container ship – in pictures Artist Zoe Childerley is embarking on a project with the National Maritime Museum to bring experiences of modern seafarers to light. How did she find her first voyage on board a container ship?
    The hidden details in Turner's 'The Battle of Trafalgar' Discover some of the intricacies within J.M.W. Turner’s monumental artwork, on display at the Queen’s House
    Space and astronomy highlights in 2026 What should you keep your eyes on the skies for in 2026? Discover this year's standout moments with Royal Observatory astronomers
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Viking ships
How did the Vikings navigate the world's oceans in search of land and treasure?
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The history of Bounce: 'a dog of talents'
At the end of the 18th century, Bounce was not only a beloved companion to one of our most famous admirals, but considered by his owner the perfect naval dog - and more intelligent than some of his officers!
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Armchair Empires: Thomas Pennant’s ‘Outlines of the Globe’
Explore a fascinating collection in the Caird Library and Archive which was written by a “traveller” who didn’t do any travelling.
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What is a nocturnal?
Learn more about the nocturnal or ‘nocturlabe’, used for centuries to tell the time based on the movement of the stars
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Aurorae 2023: Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 Aurorae category
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Our Sun 2023 - Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 Our Sun category
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Our Moon 2023: Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 Our Moon category
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People and Space 2023: Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 People and Space category
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Young competition 2023: Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 Young category
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