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Conference - Maritime Histories from the Margins: People, Places, and Practices, 1500–Present
A two-day interdisciplinary conference exploring marginalised histories in maritime contexts from c.1500 to the present day
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Book launch - Black and Asian Seafarers: A Visual History
Join us as we celebrate the launch of a publication exploring Black and Asian seafarers and how they have appeared in art and photography
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Christmas items in Royal Museums Greenwich's collections
Discover some of the festive items in our collections
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Photographing the Universe from the Royal Observatory
Learn more about the long history of astrophotography at Greenwich
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1919 solar eclipse
Learn more about the 1919 solar eclipse, an event that was particularly important for scientists
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Meteor shower guide 2026 and 2027
Want to see shooting stars? Check the key dates for major meteor showers in the UK in 2026 and 2027, and how to see them in the night sky
The perfect family day out in Greenwich: an itinerary
Explore the high seas and the cosmos in one day with our fun-filled itinerary for families
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Interesting facts about Venus
Did you know that Venus is upside down? Expand your mind with these top eight facts about Venus, the planet.
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Comets
What are comets and what are they made of?