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Astronomy with the naked eye
Learn what you could see in the night sky with no equipment from the Royal Observatory Greenwich; from galaxies and meteor showers to comets, star clusters, cloud formations and more
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'Out with the camera, my senses are heightened' – behind the lens with Paul Haworth
Discover the vibrant nocturnal world of East Anglian astrophotographer Paul Haworth, shortlisted in 2024's Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition
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Queer History Night
Researchers and artists share their journeys into the museum archives as part of LGBTQ+ History Month.
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Grace Darling
Grace Darling achieved great fame for the part she played in the rescue of survivors from a wrecked merchant ship in 1838.
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When is the winter solstice? The shortest day
When is the winter solstice this year? What does it mean? Is it the shortest or longest day?
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The Greenwich Meridian Laser
Spot the Royal Observatory's green laser beam that marks 0 degrees longitude
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John Harrison's marine timekeepers
Revolutionary timepieces that allowed ships to determine their longitude at sea
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February half term at the Queen's House
Find fun for all the family at the Queen's House this February
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BSL Tour: Cutty Sark
Join guide John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of Cutty Sark and discover what life was like aboard the iconic sailing ship