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To mark the anniversary of Apollo 17 and 50 years since humans last set foot on the Moon, the Royal Observatory Greenwich held a live observation of the lunar surface online.

Hosted by Public Astronomy Officer Dr Gregory Brown, we took a detailed look at the Moon through the Royal Observatory's Annie Maunder Astrographic Telescope, and examined the giant leaps for mankind made by the Apollo programme.

You can watch back the broadcast here:

We also delve into the history of lunar observation, as well as the next phase of exploring our celestial neighbour: NASA's ambitious Artemis programme.

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What’s On

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Planetarium shows

The Sky Tonight

A classic guide to the night sky presented live by a Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer
Daily shows until 7th September 2025
Adult: £12 | Child: £6 | Student: £8
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Planetarium shows

Ted's Space Adventure

Join Ted the bear on an adventure around the Solar System in this special live planetarium show for under-7s - perfect for little astronauts everywhere!
Weekends and school holidays until 7 September 2025
Sold out
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Experiences | Royal Observatory 350th anniversary

Observatory Unlocked

Drop by and chat with our Royal Observatory Explainers as they bring science and astronomy to life
Saturdays and Sundays
Included with Royal Observatory admission
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Planetarium shows | Community astronomy

Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System

Experience the Solar System like never before - by travelling on a spacecraft that can turn the objects in space into sound!
Weekends and school holidays until 7th September 2025
Adult: £12 | Child: £6 | Student: £8
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Events and festivals

350 years of Royal Observatory Greenwich

Celebrate the anniversary of one of the most important scientific sites in the world
Throughout 2025
See page for details
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Talks and tours

Royal Observatory Treasures Tour

Explore some of the Royal Observatory's most treasured objects with a guided tour
Daily tours at 11am, 3pm and 5.30pm | Mandarin tour on Saturdays at 1.30pm and Cantonese tour on Sundays at 1.30pm
£5 Adults | £3.50 Students | £2.50 Children | Members go free
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Planetarium shows

Moons Beyond Counting

Learn more about our own Moon and some of the more exotic moons of the Solar System in this show narrated by our Royal Observatory astronomers
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2025 | 2.30pm
Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student £8
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Main image: Moon: Big Mosaic by Andrea Vanoni, Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2022