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Nina Baker: one of the first women navigation officers in the Merchant Navy
Learn about Dr Nina Baker’s struggle to become one of the first women navigation officers in the British Merchant Navy
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Night Sky Highlights - March 2026
Discover what to see in March, from the last full moon of winter to a conjunction of Venus and Saturn.
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Is noon 12 am or 12 pm?
Ever wondered whether midday or midnight is 12 am or 12 pm?
Royal Observatory closures
Check temporary closures at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich that may affect your visit
Observatory Networks Revisited - 26 March 2026
A one-day in-person conference on current research relating to historic observatories, with an evening lecture and drinks reception
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British Summer Time (BST) and Daylight Saving - understanding UK time changes
Why does UK time change, and when was British Summer Time first introduced? Explore the history of BST and daylight saving