Learning resource
Seeing the Invisible
Imagine what it would be like to have super powers and see the invisible - sounds pretty fun doesn't it? Join the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers as they explore the science behind some seemingly invisible and sneaky forces in space.
Learning resource
Exploring moons
Our Moon is just one of many moons in the solar system. Join Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers as they explore some of the different properties and characteristics of a few weird and interesting moons orbiting around the other planets.
Learning resource
Solar System in a box
In this video, Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer Brendan recreates the Solar System in plasticine form to demonstrate the science of light and dark, and light and shadow, in space. Students can recreate their very own Solar System in a Box.
Blog post
Caird connections
In this bicentennial year of the modern railway, we take the opportunity to explore some railway connections in the Caird Library and Archive.
Story topic
Apollo 11 crew
Who were the Apollo 11 crew? When did they land? How exactly did they get there?
RMG Events wins big at Prestigious Venues Awards 2024
Read more about our night at the Prestigious Venue Awards 2024
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Putting names to faces in the Challenger Expedition archives
Dr Rebecca Martin investigates the photograph albums from the Challenger Expedition, trying to recover the identities of the people the ship encountered on its global voyage
Blog post
How to look after a 19th century clipper ship
At sea if you were visited by other sailors and the ship wasn't in top condition you are going to get talked about. The same standards are expected here.
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Cordage: its origins, construction, properties and uses in ships
Learn more about cordage, also known as rope, including the different fibres used to make cordage and the types of rope most commonly used in sailing ships