National Maritime Museum
Discover epic stories of exploration and endeavour that have shaped our world today
Queen's House closures
Check temporary closures of the Queen's House ahead of your visit to Greenwich
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Elizabeth Stuart of Bohemia, the 'Winter Queen'
Discover the romantic marriage and brave life of the 'Winter Queen', daughter of James I, and hidden figure of British history
Work Experience at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Gain valuable skills with work experience at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
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People's Choice Award 2025 - ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Who is YOUR ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year? Cast your vote!
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Young Competition 2025 – ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 Young Competition
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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
Meet the curators: astronomy, navigation and time
Learn more about our curators' areas of expertise, and contact the Press Office to speak with a member of the team
Competition rules: Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Rules, prizes and instructions for entering ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Press release
ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 18 Competition Dates Announced
Royal Observatory Greenwich in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine, announces the dates for the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 18 competition – the annual search for the most inspiring images of our cosmos.