Make the most of your trip with our picks of the best things to see and do in Greenwich London Greenwich is a truly special day out in London, combining world class attractions with a charming village ...

In September 2019, for the first time in over 360 years, compasses at Greenwich pointed true north. But what does this mean - and haven't compasses always pointed 'north'? Erika Jones, curator of ...

The Leonids are usually one of the more prolific annual meteor showers, with fast, bright meteors. The Leonid meteor shower is associated with the Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. The radiant (the point where ...

What would happen if the Moon disappeared? Do we really need the Moon in the night sky? What is its actual purpose? If the Moon were to one day simply disappear, there would be some disastrous ...

Want to know what to see in the night sky this year? Royal Observatory astronomers pick out the must-see moments of 2024 There are plenty of exciting astronomical sights to see in the night sky in ...

In 1854 Robert McClure was credited as the first man to navigate the North-West Passage – although much of his journey was over ice, rather than water. In 1850 Robert McClure led one of the many ...

"Clouds are said to be the bane of astronomers, but they can also be the inspiration for a breath-taking astrophotograph. These rare, incredibly high nacreous clouds reflect colour like oil does on ...

Blackbeard is one of the most infamous pirates who ever lived. But can we separate the facts from the myth? Blackbeard or Edward Teach (c.1680-1718) is one of the most infamous pirates to have ever ...

Our Morning Stars planetarium shows are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer and more relaxed environment, in particular those with autism. These shows are presented live by a Royal ...

Ferdinand Magellan (1480–1521) was a Portuguese explorer who is credited with masterminding the first expedition to circumnavigate the world. Magellan was sponsored by Spain to travel west across the ...

Who was Sir Francis Drake? Discover the life of the Tudor sailor and privateer Francis Drake became the first European to sail and explore much of the Americas. However, Drake didn't 'discover' these ...

Hello stargazers! On this page you will find free worksheets and coursework guides to help you with GCSE Astronomy, along with suggested videos to watch. You can ...