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'Observing the Universe reveals how small yet precious we are'
An accident led Takanobu Kurosaki to rediscover life’s beauty and fall in love with astrophotography. Explore his image shortlisted in ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025
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Earth and space through an astronaut's lens
Discover how NASA astronaut Don Pettit takes out-of-this-world photographs from the unique and constantly moving vantage point of the International Space Station
Accessible travel to the National Maritime Museum
We’ve got all the information you need to find accessible routes to visit the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich
Accessible travel to the Royal Observatory Greenwich
We’ve got all the information you need to find accessible routes to visit the Royal Observatory Greenwich
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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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Billions of stars, one winning photograph: the core of Andromeda
A trio of photographers from China have won the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 competition with a breathtaking image of the core of the Andromeda Galaxy
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A happy accident: photobombed by a meteor
Learn more about this breathtaking accidental capture of a fleeting fireball meteor, winner of Best Newcomer in ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025
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Don't just take our word for it. Here is what some of our clients have said about hosting their event with Royal Museums Greenwich.
Top things to do at the Royal Observatory
History-making discoveries and cutting edge astronomy at the home of Greenwich Mean Time
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Meteor shower guide 2026
Want to see shooting stars? Check the key dates for major meteor showers in the UK in 2026, and how to see them in the night sky