In photos: life at sea during COVID-19
A photography competition documents the experiences of seafarers who have been stuck at sea due to the coronavirus pandemic
What is the Neptune Declaration?
More than 700 organisations have signed a pledge to highlight the plight of seafarers stranded at sea due to the coronavirus pandemic
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What is a sea shanty?
From sailor songs to TikTok sensations, find out more about the history of the sea shanty, and discover the meanings behind 'The Wellerman' and other famous examples
How to get started in astrophotography
Want to get into astrophotography but don’t know where to begin? Photographers from Astronomy Photographer of the Year reveal their top tips
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21 amazing astronomy events in 2021
From spectacular meteor showers to bold new space missions, Royal Observatory astronomers pick their night sky highlights.
Islands and Empires: online exhibition
This online exhibition was developed as part of the An Empire of Islands workshops held at the National Maritime Museum
How to photograph comets
Learn how to photograph comets with our step-by-step astrophotography guide
How to photograph aurorae
Learn how to photography aurorae with our step-by-step guide
How to photograph the Moon
Learn how to get started in astrophotography with our step-by-step guide to photographing the Moon
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The Greenwich Time Lady: Ruth Belville
Discover the story behind the media sensation Ruth Belville, who brought the correct time from the Royal Observatory to London for almost 50 years.