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What is Gravity?
From Newton’s longstanding ideas to Einstein’s revolutionary theories, Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers explain how our understanding of gravity has changed from looking at how gravity affects us in our daily lives and how it governs what we observe in space.
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The Story of Stars
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered about the stars? What makes them so special? Why are some even different colours? Join the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers as they explore the science behind the different types of stars in our Universe.
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The Rosetta Mission
The Rosetta Mission has captured the interest and imagination of a generation and it is not over yet! Take a look at our video which explains what Rosetta and Philae have achieved as well as the impact the mission has had on our knowledge of our very own solar system.
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What is Light?
Our Universe is a vast and very interesting place and light plays a big part in us being able to understand more about it. To find out how join the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers as they explore more.
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Space rocks
There are lots of names associated with space rocks, so what is the difference? Join the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers to find out.
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The Origin of the Elements
The Universe we see today is made from particles arranged in a wide variety of elements, but where did it all come from?
Schools projects and partnerships
Find out about our regular projects and partnerships, including our annual partner school programme
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Where does space begin?
Have you ever wondered how far away space is; how far are the different things you see above your head?
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How will the Universe end?
Our Universe began 13.8 billion years ago and it has been expanding ever since. Is it destined to expand forever or will it suffer a more crushing end? Astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich explain the fate of the Universe in this video.
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Stories from the Sea: Shipwrecks resource
Enter the dangerous world of shipwrecks, full of lifeboats, lifebuoys and lifejackets, and plenty of inspiration for great story-writing