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Summer solstice
When - and what - is the summer solstice?
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History of the Empire Windrush
Discover the history of the Windrush, the ship that brought some of the first post-war migrants from the Caribbean to Britain
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What is the transit of Mercury?
The last transit of Mercury took place on 11 November 2019. Find out more about the science behind this extremely rare astronomical event
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Everything you've ever wanted to know about the Moon
The Moon is Earth's most familiar companion, the closest astronomical object to the Earth. No other planet has a satellite as large in comparison to its own size.
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Night sky highlights - February 2024
Discover what to see in February's night sky, including the Lynx constellation, some stunning spiral galaxies and a planetary conjunction for those in the Southern Hemisphere.
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'To the ends of the Earth': an astrophotographer's hunt for a clear night sky
How far would you travel for a clear night sky? Derek Horlock's passion for astrophotography takes him all around the world
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National Maritime Museum to Mark 75th Anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush’s Arrival in Britain with Two Days of Celebration
The National Maritime Museum will mark Windrush Day 2023 with two days of activities on 22 and 24 June 2023.
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The history of the transatlantic slave trade
Find out about the slave trade, resistance and eventual abolition at the Atlantic gallery.
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Research guide H5: Lloyd's: Registers held by the National Maritime Museum
This guide provides information about Lloyd's Register of Shipping as an aid to research. The National Maritime Museum's Library has copies dating from 1764 to date