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Flamsteed Astronomy Society masterclass
Join the Flamsteed Astronomy Society for a masterclass in smart telescopes with Mike Meynell
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Shipkeeping Wednesdays
Join us on the second Wednesday of the month as we bring the art and heritage of ship care to life with shipkeeping talks and activities
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Cutty Sark Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea beneath the hull of the world-famous tea clipper
Press release
ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 18 winners
The overall winner of Royal Observatory Greenwich’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 18 is The Quiet Predator by Ali Alobaidly
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Skyscapes 2026 – ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 Skyscapes category
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Nelson, Navy, Nation gallery
Explore the life of Horatio Nelson, and follow the story of the Royal Navy and Britain from 1688-1815
National Maritime Museum
Discover epic stories of exploration and endeavour that have shaped our world today
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Taurid meteor shower 2026: when and where to see it in the UK
What is it, when is it and where can I see Taurid Meteor shower this year?
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Meteor shower guide 2026
Want to see shooting stars? Check the key dates for major meteor showers in the UK in 2026, and how to see them in the night sky
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Quadrantid meteor shower: when and where to see it in the UK
Your guide to seeing the Quadrantid meteor shower, among the strongest and most consistent meteor showers of the year