How to photograph aurorae
Learn how to photography aurorae with our step-by-step guide
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Introduction to Astronomy Online
Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time and space in this online course
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Introduction to Astrophotography
Learn how to take images of the night sky in Royal Observatory Greenwich's online introductory astrophotography course
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Monumental New Sculpture by Luke Jerram
A two-metre Mirror Moon will be installed at the Royal Observatory on 3 March
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An Introduction to Life in the Universe
Are we alone in the Universe? Join this online adult course for an introduction to astrobiology and an exploration of how astronomers search for alien life
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Search our digital collections, discover epic stories of sea, space and exploration, and get expert insight from our museum curators and specialists
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Women artists in the Queen's House
Discover some of the contemporary works and historic pieces taking pride of place at the Queen's House
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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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Photographing a natural optical illusion
Meet Marcella Giulia Pace, who won the Our Moon category of the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 competition with her unique image of a natural optical spectacle
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Wars of Peace: Royal Navy Operations 1918 to 1923
World War I might have ended for some in 1919, but for others fighting continued, whether they liked it or not.