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The Royal Observatory Greenwich will celebrate its 350th anniversary with a major redevelopment, enhancing visitor access and galleries.
The Royal Observatory Greenwich will celebrate its 350th anniversary with a major redevelopment, enhancing visitor access and galleries.
The £77m makeover is due to complete in 2028. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has unveiled plans for a £77m renovation, due to complete in 2028.
June 22 marks the 350th anniversary of the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the home of the historic Prime Meridian that is considered by many to be the birthplace of modern astronomy.
Back to Article List June 22, 1675: The Royal Observatory Greenwich is founded Today in the history of astronomy, a landmark institution in navigation, timekeeping, and astronomy is created.
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The Royal Observatory was founded by King Charles II in 1675 and is described by Royal Museums Greenwich as Britain's oldest purpose-built scientific institution.
A set of 10 stamps to mark the history and achievements of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, has been released by Royal Mail. They include four images of telescopes, one of a clock, and one of the ...
The Royal Observatory was founded by King Charles II in 1675 and is described by Royal Museums Greenwich as Britain's oldest purpose-built scientific institution.
Royal Mail has released images of 10 stamps being issued to celebrate the Royal Observatory’s foundation in 1675.
Royal Mail released images of the 10 new stamps on the 350th anniversary of the institution.